also: ちばなれ
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to the process of a baby or young animal stopping breastfeeding and moving to other food. Can be used literally or figuratively for becoming independent.
赤ちゃんの乳離れは一歳前後が多い。
Weaning of babies often occurs around one year old.
子猫が乳離
The kitten was weaned and started eating solid food.