Independence
Self Reliance, Autonomy
noun, の adjective, verbal noun
By yourself, you managed to stand. Nobody helped you. You stood up on your own, and you really showed your independence in the process!
自立 primarily refers to a person's self-reliance and autonomy — their ability to stand on their own, make decisions, and act independently (as opposed to the political independence of a country or something).
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
自立のプロセス
a process for independence
自立のサポート
support for independence
人々の自立
people's independence
ホームレスの自立
independence for the homeless
本当の自立
real independence
自立を考える
to think about independence
自立をサポートする
to support self-reliance
自立をめざす
to aim for self-reliance
年内のゴールは自立することです。
My goal by the end of the year is to be independent.
うちの子、中々自立できないんです。
My child's having a hard time becoming independent.
ホームレスの人々の自立をサポートするグループに入った。
I joined a group that supports homeless people becoming independent.