noun
independence and self-respect
A yojijukugo expressing the ideal of maintaining one's independence while also respecting oneself. Often used in educational or moral contexts.
独立自尊の精神を養うことが教育の目標の一つだ。
Fostering a spirit of independence and self-respect is one of the goals of education.
A yojijukugo composed of 独立 (independence) and 自尊 (self-respect). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in modern Japanese educational or philosophical discourse.