自治

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The political noun 自治 (じち) means self-government or autonomy by which a community manages its own affairs.
• Basic usage: The governing body appears in 住民による自治, and a community may act to 自治を守る.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Self-government by members
  • It focuses on members managing their own affairs rather than complete separation from outside authority.