(ひょうげん)(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)自由(じゆう)大切(たいせつ)だ。
Freedom of expression is important.
表現(ひょうげん)自由(じゆう)憲法(けんぽう)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)自由(じゆう)限界(げんかい)あるという意見(いけん)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)自由(じゆう) is protected under 日本国憲法(にほんこくけんぽう)(だい)21(じょう) (Article 21 of the Japanese Constitution), which also guarantees freedom of assembly, association, and the press.

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