Independence; self-reliance — living or making decisions without depending on others, often in economic or psychological terms.
大学を出てから経済的に自立したいと考えている。
I want to become financially independent after graduating from university.
親元を離れて一人暮らしを始め、自立への一歩を踏み出した。
Leaving my parents' home and starting to live alone was a step toward independence.
子どもの自立を支援することも教育の大切な役割だ。
Helping children become independent is also an important role of education.