Becoming independent and capable of managing one's own life.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To become financially or mentally independent from someone else.
- Often used when children grow up or people start careers.
- Implies maturity and the ability to handle one's own affairs.
概要
「独り立ちした」は、依存状態から脱却し、自立した状態を指す表現です。物理的な自立だけでなく、精神的な成熟や経済的な独立というポジティブな意味合いで使われます。2) 使用パターン: 「〜が独り立ちする」「独り立ちした人」のように、動詞的または形容詞的に使用されます。特に若者が社会に出る際や、修行中の弟子が師匠から離れる際に頻出します。3) 一般的な文脈: 親子関係、キャリア形成、ビジネスの独立など、人生の節目でよく耳にします。困難を克服し、自分の足で歩み始めたという達成感や、周囲からの期待を込めて使われることが多い言葉です。4) 類語との比較: 「自立した」はよりフォーマルで広範囲（精神的、経済的、物理的）に使われますが、「独り立ち」には「これまで守られていた環境から離れる」というニュアンスが強く含まれています。
Examples
息子も就職して独り立ちした。
everydayMy son got a job and became independent.
彼は会社を辞め、独り立ちした道を選んだ。
formalHe quit his job and chose the path of independence.
もう独り立ちしたんだから、自分で考えなさい。
informalYou are independent now, so think for yourself.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
独り立ちの準備
Preparation for independence.
独り立ちを祝う
Celebrate someone's independence.
Often Confused With
Refers to the state of being independent in a broader, more abstract sense. It is used in academic and formal contexts more frequently than 'hitoridachi'.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This term is used in both formal and informal contexts. It carries a warm, supportive connotation often used by parents or mentors. It is more descriptive and emotive than the colder term 'jiritsu'.
Common Mistakes
Do not use this for simple tasks like 'doing homework alone'. It is reserved for major life transitions. It is a state of being, not just an action.
Tips
Focus on the transition process
Think of it as the moment a bird leaves the nest. It emphasizes the shift from dependence to autonomy.
Avoid using for simple tasks
It refers to major life changes, not just completing a simple chore alone. Use it for significant milestones.
Cultural value of independence
In Japan, achieving independence is highly valued as a sign of maturity. It is often celebrated as a rite of passage.
Word Origin
Derived from 'hitori' (one person) and 'tatsu' (to stand). Literally means standing on one's own.
Cultural Context
In Japanese culture, 'hitoridachi' is a milestone of adulthood. It reflects the transition from being under the protection of family to contributing to society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a young bird leaving the nest (hitori-dachi). The 'dachi' sounds like 'standing' on one's own two feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions「自立」はより広い意味で使われ、心身の状態や社会的な立場を含みます。「独り立ち」は特に、今まで頼っていた対象（親や師匠）から離れて自分の力で歩み始めるという「過程」や「変化」に焦点が当てられています。
子供が就職して家を出たときや、長年勤めた会社から独立して起業したときなどに使います。成長を喜ぶ文脈で使われることが一般的です。
基本的にはポジティブな成長を指しますが、文脈によっては「もう誰にも頼れない」という厳しい状況を強調する際に使われることもあります。
はい、「独り立ちする」という動詞として使われます。過去形や形容詞的な表現として「独り立ちした」と用いるのが一般的です。
Test Yourself
長年修行を積んだ弟子が、ついに___。
師匠から離れて独立することを意味するため。
Score: /1
Summary
Becoming independent and capable of managing one's own life.
- To become financially or mentally independent from someone else.
- Often used when children grow up or people start careers.
- Implies maturity and the ability to handle one's own affairs.
Focus on the transition process
Think of it as the moment a bird leaves the nest. It emphasizes the shift from dependence to autonomy.
Avoid using for simple tasks
It refers to major life changes, not just completing a simple chore alone. Use it for significant milestones.
Cultural value of independence
In Japan, achieving independence is highly valued as a sign of maturity. It is often celebrated as a rite of passage.
Examples
3 of 3息子も就職して独り立ちした。
My son got a job and became independent.
彼は会社を辞め、独り立ちした道を選んだ。
He quit his job and chose the path of independence.
もう独り立ちしたんだから、自分で考えなさい。
You are independent now, so think for yourself.
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