noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
self-rehabilitation; working out one's own salvation; reforming oneself by one's own efforts
A yojijukugo emphasizing personal effort in overcoming difficulties, reforming one's life, or achieving salvation without depending on others. Often used in contexts of recovery from addiction, financial trouble, or moral reform.
彼は自力更生で借金を返済した。
He paid off his debts through his own efforts.
依存症から自力更生するのは容易ではない。
It is not easy to rehabilitate oneself from addiction by one's own efforts.