🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

自立

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiritsu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Self-Reliance/ˌsɛlf.rɪˈlaɪ.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"自立は個人の成功に不可欠です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.

    "Her self-reliance allowed her to start her own business without seeking external funding."
  2. 2

    A philosophy or belief in the importance of individual independence and self-sufficiency.

    "The book promotes self-reliance as a key principle for personal growth and success."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'self-reliance' is derived from the combination of 'self', which comes from Old English 'seolf', and 'reliance', which originates from the Latin 'reliantia', meaning 'to rely on'. The concept has evolved over time, particularly in the 19th century, emphasizing individualism and personal independence.

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