Vocabulary

独立

independence; self-reliance; supporting oneself; being on one's own

noun suru-verb vi
N3 freq #2

Example sentences

He went into business on his own account.

He set himself up in life.

Though only 16, he is independent of his parents.

The elder sons are now quite independent of their father.

No nation can exist completely isolated from others.

Parents hope their children will become independent as soon as possible.

Teenagers want to be independent of their parents.

To stand on your own feet means to be independent.