noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
independence; self-reliance; supporting oneself
Refers to personal independence, financial self-sufficiency, or standing on one's own feet. Often used with する to mean becoming independent.
彼は親から独立して一人暮らしを始めた。
He became independent from his parents and started living on his own.
I want to be financially independent.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
independence (of a nation); freedom
Used for political or national independence, sovereignty, or freedom from external control.
その国は1960年に独立を宣言した。
The country declared independence in 1960.
独立記念日を祝う。
Celebrate Independence Day.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to being separate or detached from a larger entity, such as a branch becoming independent or a component standing alone. Less common than the other senses.
その部署は会社から独立して運営されている。
The department operates independently from the company.
独立した建物で会議を行う。
Hold the meeting in a separate building.