Vocabulary

What does 自主 (じしゅ, jishu) mean?

自主 (じしゅ, jishu) means autonomy, self-determination.

Quick facts
Readingじしゅ
Romajijishu
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
じしゅ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjishu

autonomy, self-determination

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive independence; autonomy; self-reliance

Example sentences

  • He began studying on his own initiative.

  • Education that respects students' autonomy.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.