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自律

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自律

りつ
Noun
Freq #23275
1

Philosophy

autonomy (in Kantian ethics)

2

self-control

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 19
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

oneself

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みずか.ら
おの.ずから
おの.ずと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
より
9 strokes
Frequency: 992
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

rhythm
law
regulation
gauge
control

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リツ
リチ
レツ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たかし
のり
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