独どく立りつ不ふ羈き

noun

independent and unfettered; acting on one's own convictions

A yojijukugo describing a person who maintains their independence and is not swayed by others. Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise strong-willed autonomy.

• 彼かれは独どく立りつ不ふ羈きの精せい神しんで、誰だれにも頼たよらずに事じ業ぎょうを成せい功こうさせた。

  With an independent and unfettered spirit, he succeeded in his business without relying on anyone.

• 独どく立りつ不ふ羈きの生いき方かたを貫つらぬくのは容よう易いではない。

  It is not easy to live a life of independence and self-determination.