表現(ひょうげん)の自由(じゆう)

ひょうげんのじゆう
noun
freedom of expression; freedom of speech
politicslaw
1. freedom of expression; freedom of speech
The right to express ideas, opinions, and information freely through speech, writing, art, and other media. A fundamental right guaranteed by Article 21 of the Japanese Constitution.
表現(ひょうげん)の自由(じゆう)は大切(たいせつ)だ。
Freedom of expression is important.
表現(ひょうげん)の自由(じゆう)は憲法(けんぽう)で保障(ほしょう)されている。
Freedom of expression is guaranteed by the constitution.
表現(ひょうげん)の自由(じゆう)にも限界(げんかい)があるという意見(いけん)もある。
There are also opinions that freedom of expression has its limits.
There are concerns that this bill may infringe on freedom of expression.

A fundamental legal and political concept. In Japan, 表現(ひょうげん)の自由(じゆう) is protected under 日本国憲法(にほんこくけんぽう)第(だい)21条(じょう) (Article 21 of the Japanese Constitution), which also guarantees freedom of assembly, association, and the press.

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