“Independent” in Japanese
Short answer
Independent in Japanese is “自主的” (jishuteki). Full meaning: independent, autonomous, voluntary, of one's own initiative.
Other ways to say “Independent” in Japanese
独立系
dokuritsukei independent, unaffiliated, self-funding
主体的
shutaiteki independent, responsible, active, proactive; subjective
無所属
mushozoku independent (esp. in politics), non-partisan
単館
tankan single-theater, independent (cinema), art-house (film)
インディペンデント
indipendento independent
独自
dokuji original, unique, distinctive, characteristic, peculiar; independent, one's own, personal
どくじ
dokuji original, unique, distinctive, characteristic, peculiar; independent, one's own, personal
フリー
furii free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance, independent
ブリー
burii free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance, independent
プリー
purii free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance, independent
ふりー
furii free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance, independent
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