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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.
表現の自由は大切だ。
Freedom of expression is important.
表現の自由は憲法で保障されている。
Freedom of expression is guaranteed by the constitution.
表現の自由にも限界があるという意見もある。
There are also opinions that freedom of expression has its limits.
この法案は表現の自由を侵害するのではないかと懸念されている。
There are concerns that this bill may infringe on freedom of expression.
A fundamental legal and political concept. In Japan, 表現の自由 is protected under 日本国憲法第21条 (Article 21 of the Japanese Constitution), which also guarantees freedom of assembly, association, and the press.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 表現の自由を守る: to protect freedom of expression
- 表現の自由を侵害する: to infringe on freedom of expression
- 表現の自由が保障される: freedom of expression is guaranteed
- 表現の自由の制限: restrictions on freedom of expression
RELATED TERMS:
- 言論の自由: freedom of speech — specifically verbal/written expression
- 報道の自由: freedom of the press
- 集会の自由: freedom of assembly
- 基本的人権: fundamental human rights