(じゆう)

じゆう
na-adjective, noun
free, freedom
1. free, unrestricted
Having the ability to act, speak, or think without restrictions or constraints.
I want free time.
Please use it freely.
自由に as adverb
It was nice to be able to play freely when I was a child.
2. freedom, liberty (noun)
The state of being free; the power to act without constraint.
自由(じゆう)大切(たいせつ)です
Freedom is important.
Used as a noun
To fight for freedom.
I think freedom of speech is very important.
言論(げんろん)自由(じゆう) = freedom of speech

自由(じゆう) functions as both a na-adjective (free, unrestricted) and a noun (freedom, liberty).

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