noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
becoming independent; not needing constant parental care
Used for children who have grown old enough to manage on their own without constant supervision. Often appears as 手離れがいい (easy to look after) or 手離れが悪い (demanding).
末っ子が小学校に上がって、やっと手離れした感じです。
Now that the youngest has started elementary school, I finally feel like I have my hands free.
This child is easy to look after and doesn't need much attention.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
finishing a task; getting a job off one's hands
Refers to completing a piece of work or project so that it no longer requires one's attention. Less common than the child-rearing sense.
大きなプロジェクトが手離れして、ほっとしている。
I'm relieved now that the big project is off my hands.