This is the 9663rd most frequent Japanese word.
自給自足
Self-sufficiency or self-sustenance.
The term '自給自足' (self-sufficiency) is used to describe a way of life where one generates their own necessary resources and goods without relying on external supply.
彼は自給自足の生活を目指しています。
He aims to live a self-sufficient life.
Here, '自給自足' refers to the concept of being entirely independent in terms of resources and supplies.
現代社会では完全な自給自足は難しいと言われています。
In modern society, complete self-sufficiency is said to be difficult.
In this context, '自給自足' highlights the ability to sustain one's needs through personal efforts, such as agriculture.