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独立
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 独立.
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Entry
1
independence; self-reliance; supporting oneself; being on one's own
Examples
彼女は両親から独立している。
She is independent of her parents.
2
independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom
Examples
インドは英国から１９４７年に独立した。
India gained independence from Britain in 1947.
3
separation; isolation
Examples
頑固になればなるほど独立するよ。
The more stubborn you are, the more isolated you become.
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