主しゅ体たい性せい

noun

independence; autonomy; initiative; self-direction

Refers to the quality of acting based on one's own will and judgment, rather than being passive or following others. Often used in contexts of personal growth, education, and workplace behavior.

• 仕し事ごとでは主しゅ体たい性せいを持もって行こう動どうすることが大たい切せつだ。

  At work, it's important to act with initiative.

• 彼かれは主しゅ体たい性せいがなく、いつも人ひとの意い見けんに従したがってしまう。

  He lacks independence and always ends up following others' opinions.