自 由 自 在(じゆうじざい)

じゆうじざい

na-adjective, noun

freely; at will; with complete mastery

cognition descriptive

1. freely; at will; with complete mastery

being able to do something freely and effortlessly, as one pleases; having complete control or mastery over something

自由自在(じゆうじざい)に動(うご)く。

To move freely.

彼(かれ)は英語(えいご)を自由自在(じゆうじざい)に操(あやつ)る。

He commands English with complete fluency.

このロボットは自由自在(じゆうじざい)に方向(ほうこう)を変(か)えることができる。

This robot can change direction freely.

熟練(じゅくれん)の職人(しょくにん)は道具(どうぐ)を自由自在(じゆうじざい)に使(つか)いこなす。

A skilled craftsman handles tools with complete mastery.

A four-character compound (四字熟語(よじじゅくご)) combining 自由(じゆう) (freedom) and 自在(じざい) (at will) for emphasis. Describes effortless mastery or unrestricted movement. Most commonly used adverbially with に.

Common collocations

自由自在(じゆうじざい)に操(あやつ)る: to wield freely, to command with mastery
自由自在(じゆうじざい)に動(うご)く: to move freely
自由自在(じゆうじざい)に使(つか)いこなす: to use with complete skill
自由自在(じゆうじざい)な動(うご)き: free, unrestricted movement

Similar words

自在(じざい): freely, at will — the second half alone, slightly more literary
自由(じゆう): free, freedom — broader meaning, not restricted to skill or mastery
縦横無尽(じゅうおうむじん): in all directions, without limit — emphasizes range and reach

Related Words

Compare: 縦横無尽(じゅうおうむじん) (in all directions, without limit)

Compare: 縦横(じゅうおう) (length and breadth)

Compare: 意(い)のまま (as one wishes)

Compare: 融通無碍(ゆうずうむげ) (perfect freedom)

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Added 2026.4.4 4:21 · Revised 2026.10.2 9:20

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