Meaning

Primary

Freedom

Alternative

Liberty

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When you have self reason, you are able to think for yourself. When you can think for yourself, you have freedom. Very philosophical, this vocab is.

Reading

じゆう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自由なお金

    money to use freely

    自由な社会

    a free society

    自由な生活

    a free life

Context Sentences

私には今日休む自由がある。

I have the freedom to take a day off today.

子どもが自立し、母も父も自由を手に入れた。

The child became independent, and both the mother and the father gained their freedom.

フィリピンに行くかどうかは、あなたの自由ですよ。

It is your freedom to go to the Philippines or not.

Kanji Composition