independent
gb/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/ us/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
A2
英語
~ 1200
független, önálló
B1
1
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is independent
The country became independent after years of struggle.
Az ország évekig tartó küzdelem után függetlenné vált.
She is an independent thinker who values her own judgment.
Önálló gondolkodó, aki nagyra értékeli a saját ítélőképességét.
The committee operates as an independent body.
学習者向け例文
India is an independent country.
India független ország.
I want to be independent and live alone.
Szeretnék önálló lenni, és egyedül élni.
The school is independent from the government.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'independent' with 'individual'. 'Independent' means free from control; 'individual' means single or separate.
意味
Not under another's control
コロケーション
independent country
|independent organization
|independent decision
|independent study
|independent body
類義語
autonomous (Often used in political or organizational contexts to mean self-governing.)
対義語
dependent (Relies on others for control, support, or guidance.)
テーマ
politics
|society
|daily life
|law
|core_vocabulary
定義
Not controlled or ruled by another person, group, or country.
Not subject to the authority, influence, or control of others; self-governing or autonomous.
A2
2
用法パターン：
[someone] is independent
By 25, she was financially independent.
Huszonöt éves korára anyagilag függetlenné vált.
He wants his children to grow into independent adults.
Azt szeretné, hogy a gyerekei önálló felnőttekké váljanak.
Living alone has made him more independent.
学習者向け例文
She is financially independent.
Ő anyagilag független.
I am independent and can cook for myself.
Önálló vagyok, és tudok magamnak főzni.
He became independent after getting a job.
よくある間違い：
Some learners use 'independence' instead of 'independent' when describing a person (e.g., 'She is independence' is incorrect).
意味
Able to manage without help
コロケーション
financially independent
|independent adult
|independent lifestyle
類義語
self-sufficient (Emphasizes providing for one's own needs without outside help.)
対義語
reliant (Depends on someone or something for support.)
テーマ
daily life
|personal development
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
定義
Able to live and take care of yourself without needing help from others.
Able to take care of oneself financially, emotionally, or physically without relying on others.
B2
3
független
B1
用法パターン：
[someone] is independent
She ran as an independent candidate in the election.
Független jelöltként indult a választáson.
Independent voters often decide close races.
A szoros választások kimenetelét gyakran a független szavazók döntik el.
He prides himself on being politically independent.
学習者向け例文
He is an independent voter.
Ő független szavazó.
She is an independent candidate for mayor.
Ő független polgármesterjelölt.
I want to be politically independent.
意味
Not belonging to a party
コロケーション
independent candidate
|independent voter
類義語
nonpartisan (Avoids supporting any political party or bias.)
対義語
partisan (Strongly supports a particular political party or cause.)
テーマ
politics
定義
Not a member of any political party.
Not affiliated with or officially supporting any political party or organized group.
名詞
B2
4
független
B2
Many Independents voted for the reform bill.
Sok független szavazott a reformjavaslat mellett.
He identifies as an Independent rather than joining a party.
Inkább függetlenként határozza meg magát, ahelyett hogy belépne egy pártba.
The debate included both party candidates and an Independent.
学習者向け例文
She is an Independent.
Ő független.
Many Independents voted in the election.
Sok független szavazott a választáson.
He is an Independent in politics.
意味
Unaffiliated person in politics
コロケーション
registered Independent
類義語
nonpartisan (Describes someone who avoids political party affiliation.)
対義語
party member (Belongs to a specific political party.)
テーマ
politics
定義
A person who is not a member of any political party.
A person who does not belong to or support any political party.
文法
辞書形
independent
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
US/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt/
音節・強勢
in - de - pend - ent （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (pend)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: independent
Noun
- Base: independent
- Plural: independents
関連語
Forms
independents
noun
Core family
independence
noun B1
independently
adverb B1
Related words
depend
verb A2
Negative and opposite forms
dependent
adjective B1
dependence
noun B1
表現
independent study
1/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
Learning without supervision
A way of learning where you work alone without a teacher in the room all the time.
例文
- He completed the project through an independent study course.
- Independent study requires good time management skills.
financial independence
1/fɪnˈænʃəl ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Self-supporting financially
When you can pay for your life without money from others.
例文
- Achieving financial independence is her main goal.
- She reached financial independence at the age of 40.
- Financial independence allows people to make their own choices.
- Financial independence gives you more choices in life.
gain independence
1/ɡˈeɪn ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Achieve freedom from control
To become free from another country's or group's control.
例文
- The nation gained independence after decades of struggle.
- Many African nations gained independence in the 20th century.
- She gained independence when she moved out of her parents' house.
- She worked hard to gain financial independence.
independent contractor
1/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt kəntɹˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
Self-employed service provider
A person who works for themselves and is paid for work but is not an employee of the company.
例文
- She works as an independent contractor for several firms.
- She works as an independent contractor for several tech companies.
- Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes.
- As an independent contractor, you have to pay your own taxes.
declare independence
1/dɪklˈɛɹ ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Formally announce freedom from control
To officially say that a country is free from another country's control.
例文
- The colony declared independence in 1960.
- The region declared independence after the referendum.
- The province voted to declare independence after years of conflict.
- They declared independence from the federation after years of conflict.
- Several colonies declared independence in the 18th century.
- Several leaders gathered to declare independence from the empire.