独どく立りつ自じ尊そんMeaningsNoun1. (spirit of) independence and self-respect (Yojijukugo)Kanji used独alone立standing up自self尊esteemPitch accentどくりつじそんどくりつじそんComposed of独どく立りつindependence; self-reliance; supporting oneself; being on one's own; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolationNoun自じ尊そんself-respect; esteem; self-importance; prideNoun