自律（じりつ）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: autonomy / self-regulation
Example sentences
- 自律した生活を心がける。 — I try to live a self-disciplined life.
- 自律の心で計画を守る。 — He sticks to the plan with self-discipline.
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