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What does 独立 (どくりつ, dokuritsu) mean?

独立 (どくりつ, dokuritsu) means independence.

Quick facts
Readingどくりつ
Romajidokuritsu
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
どくりつ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommondokuritsu

independence

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive independence; self-reliance; supporting oneself
  2. 2noun · suru verb · intransitive independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom
  3. 3noun · suru verb · intransitive separation; isolation

Example sentences

  • This country gained independence a hundred years ago.

  • He became independent from his parents last year.

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