Leave The Nest
Become Independent
noun
When you stand up out of the nest, you're getting ready to leave it. Your mother may be sad about this, but this means it's time to leave the nest and become independent.
The readings are from the words 巣 and 立つ put together. Just watch out for the rendaku that changes たつ to だつ!
ついに子供達の巣立ちの日がやってきてしまい、ちょっとさびしいです。
I am a little sad that the day has finally come for my children to leave the nest.
どうして鳥は飛べるようになる前に巣立ちをするのですか。
Why do birds leave the nest before they can fly?