自由
じゆう
jiyuu
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 16 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

自由 (じゆう (jiyuu)) means "Freedom". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Freedom

Also : liberty

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Example Sentences

自由な時間があります。

じゆうなじかんがあります。

I have free time.

Kanji in this word

自
Self
Kunみずか.ら、おの.ずから、おの.ずと
Onじ、し
JLPT N4
由
Reason
Kunよし、よ.る
Onゆ、ゆう、ゆい
JLPT N3

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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