na-adjective
autonomous; self-directed; self-sustaining
Describes a person, organization, or system that operates independently, making its own decisions without external control. Often used in contexts of personal growth, management, or technology.
彼は自律的に仕事を進めることができる。
He can carry out his work autonomously.
自律的な学習習慣を身につけることが大切だ。
It is important to develop self-directed study habits.
自主的 emphasizes voluntary, self-motivated action, while 自律的 focuses more on independence and self-governance according to one's own rules or principles.
Compound of 自律 (autonomy, self-regulation) + 的 (suffix forming adjectival nouns).