独立
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 独立
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.
Kanji in this Word
独
9 strokes
Frequency: 365
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
single
alone
spontaneously
Germany
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドク
トク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
どいつ
どっ
立
5 strokes
Frequency: 58
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
stand up
rise
set up
erect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リツ
リュウ
リットル
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
-た.つ
た.ち-
た.てる
-た.てる
た.て-
たて-
-た.て
-だ.て
-だ.てる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たち
たっ
たつ
だて
つい
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