JLPT N1 Advanced
自主
Independence, autonomy, or voluntary action.
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Other forms
自主的 na-adjective
自主的に adverb
Noun, Prefix
"Voluntary" / "Independent"
Describes actions taken on one’s own initiative without being forced or instructed by others.
Example
A なぜ 会社 を 辞め た ん です か ？
B 自主 退職 です 。 新しい こと に 挑戦 し たくて 。
[A:] Why did you quit your job? [B:] It was a voluntary resignation. I wanted to try something new.
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