“Autonomy” in Japanese
Short answer
Autonomy in Japanese is “自律” (jiritsu). Full meaning: autonomy (in Kantian ethics); self-control.
Other ways to say “Autonomy” in Japanese
自主権
jishuken autonomy
自治権
jichiken autonomy, right of self-government
自主性
jishusei autonomy, independence
自治
jichi self-government, autonomy
自主
jishu independence, autonomy, self-reliance
オートノミー
ootonomii autonomy
主体性
shutaisei independence of will or action, self-direction, autonomy, initiative, identity
自己完結
jikokanketsu self-sufficiency, self-containment, autonomy, self-absorption
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