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N1 No-adjective, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

独自(どくじ)original, peculiar, unique, characteristic, proprietary, individual, independent, one's own

    Dictionary Definition

    1. No-adjective, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      1.

      original, unique, distinctive, characteristic, peculiar

    2. No-adjective, Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      2.

      independent, one's own, personal

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    独自 【どくじ】

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      独自(どくじ)開発(かいはつ)した技術(ぎじゅつ)他社(たしゃ)から(まも)()く。

      Defend the technology developed independently from other companies. {original, peculiar, unique, characteristic, proprietary, individual, independent, one's own}

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      時効(じこう)(のち)も、その刑事(けいじ)独自(どくじ)調査(ちょうさ)をしています。

      Even after the statute of limitations, that detective is conducting his own independent investigation. {original, peculiar, unique, characteristic, proprietary, individual, independent, one's own}

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      祖父(そふ)文体(ぶんたい)はとても独自(どくじ)で、(だれ)()からも一目瞭然(いちもくりょうぜん)だ。

      My grandfather's writing style is very unique, and it is clearly recognizable to anyone. {original, peculiar, unique, characteristic, proprietary, individual, independent, one's own}

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      (とう)さん独自(どくじ)(おも)いやりに()()くまでに(すこ)しの時間(じかん)(よう)しました。

      It took a little time to recognize my father's unique compassion. {original, peculiar, unique, characteristic, proprietary, individual, independent, one's own}

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      独自(どくじ)見解(けんかい)(しめ)したところで仲間(なかま)から()()れてもらえないものと(おも)うけど…。

      I think that even if I express my unique perspective, it won't be accepted by my peers... {original, peculiar, unique, characteristic, proprietary, individual, independent, one's own}

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