Meaning

Primary

Leave The Nest

Alternative

Become Independent

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you stand up out of the nest, you're getting ready to leave it. Your mother may be sad about this, but this means it's time to leave the nest and become independent.

Reading

すだち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are from the words and 立つ put together.

Context

Context Sentences

ついに子供達の巣立ちの日がやってきてしまい、ちょっとさびしいです。

I am a little sad that the day has finally come for my children to leave the nest.

どうして鳥は飛べるようになる前に巣立ちをするのですか。

Why do birds leave the nest before they can fly?

Kanji Composition