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“Being on one's own” in Japanese

Short answer
独立 dokuritsu どくりつ

Being on one's own in Japanese is “独立” (dokuritsu). Full meaning: independence, self-reliance, supporting oneself, being on one's own; independence (e.g. of a nation), freedom; separation, isolation.

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