他律（たりつ）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: heteronomy / other-directed
Example sentences
- 他律ではなく自律を目指す。 — Aim for self-discipline rather than external control.
- 他律に頼りすぎない。 — Don't rely too much on outside control.
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