JLPT N1 Advanced
自律
Autonomy or self-governance based on internal rules.
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Other forms
自律する verb form
自律的 na-adjective
Noun, Suru verb
Autonomy / Self-Discipline
Describes acting according to one’s own norms or principles rather than being controlled by external forces or desires.
Example
A 彼 は まだ 親 に 頼って いる ね 。
B うん 、 経済的 な 自立 も 精神的 な 自律 も 必要 だ と 思う 。
[A:] He still relies on his parents, doesn't he? [B:] Yeah, I think he needs both financial independence (自立) and mental self-discipline (自律).
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