noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to personal, financial, or emotional independence; standing on one's own feet without relying on others. Often used in contexts of growing up, leaving home, or becoming self-sufficient.
親から自立して一人暮らしを始めた。
I became independent from my parents and started living alone.
My goal is to become financially independent.