Translation of Japanese word "自由" to English
自由
じゆう
[jiyuu]
IPA: /dʑi̥jɯː/
Meaning
NounThe state of being free.
How to use
自由 (jiyuu) — 'freedom / liberty / free'. な-adjective or noun. 自由な時間 — free time. 自由に行動する — act freely. 自由主義 — liberalism.
🇬🇧 English
freedom / liberty
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 自由
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じゆう
Romaji Transcription: jiyuu
Example Sentences
自由を大切にしなければなりません。
じゆうをたいせつにしなければなりません
We must value our freedom.
自由に生きることは幸せです。
じゆうにいきることはしあわせです
Living freely is happiness.
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- 自由な時間— free time
Frequency rank: #633 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "自由" means "freedom / liberty" in English.
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The word "自由" is read as "じゆう" (jiyuu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A state where nothing is restricted.".
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