“Self-reliance” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-reliance 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.
Other ways to say “Self-reliance” in Japanese
独立独行
dokuritsudokkou self-reliance, acting according to one's own ideas and beliefs
独立独歩
dokuritsudoppo self-reliance, self-help
自助
jijo self-help, self-reliance
自立
jiritsu independence, self-reliance
自力本願
jirikihongan salvation by one's own efforts, self-reliance
自主
jishu independence, autonomy, self-reliance
独行
dokkou going alone, travelling alone, solitary journey; self-reliance, acting independently, doing by oneself
独歩
doppo walking alone, walking without assistance; self-reliance, being independent; unique, matchless, unparalleled, unequaled, unrivaled, unchallenged, peerless
獨立
dokuritsu independence, self-reliance, supporting oneself, being on one's own; independence (e.g. of a nation), freedom; separation, isolation
主体
shutai main constituent, core, nucleus; subject; Juche (North Korean political ideology), self-reliance
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