自由
Freedom or liberty; the state of being able to act, speak, or think without restraint. It is used both as a noun and as a na-adjective to describe things that are unrestricted or people who are acting according to their own will.
Exemples
3 sur 5週末は自由な時間が多いです。
I have a lot of free time on weekends.
この国では言論の自由が守られています。
Freedom of speech is protected in this country.
ここでは自由にしていいよ。
You can do as you like here.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Look at the kanji: 自 (self) + 由 (reason). Freedom means things happen for your own reasons, not because of others.
Quiz rapide
放課後は（ ）な時間です。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 自由
Exemples
週末は自由な時間が多いです。
everydayI have a lot of free time on weekends.
この国では言論の自由が守られています。
formalFreedom of speech is protected in this country.
ここでは自由にしていいよ。
informalYou can do as you like here.
自由意志の概念について論文を書く。
academicI will write a paper on the concept of free will.
明日の会議は自由な服装で参加してください。
businessPlease attend tomorrow's meeting in casual (free) attire.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
自由奔放
free and uncontrolled; wild and free
自由を奪う
to take away someone's freedom
自由気まま
living as one pleases
Souvent confondu avec
Jiyū is positive freedom, whereas Katte often implies being selfish or doing things without permission/regard for others.
Notes d'usage
When used as an adjective to modify a noun, you must add 'na' (e.g., jiyū-na jikan). As an adverb, add 'ni' (e.g., jiyū-ni tsukau).
Erreurs courantes
Beginning learners often forget the 'na' when using it as an adjective, treating it like a standard noun in all contexts.
Astuce mémo
Look at the kanji: 自 (self) + 由 (reason). Freedom means things happen for your own reasons, not because of others.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle Chinese, where '自' means 'self' and '由' means 'from' or 'reason', essentially meaning 'originating from oneself'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japan, 'jiyū' is highly valued but often balanced against 'wa' (harmony), meaning personal freedom shouldn't disrupt the group.
Quiz rapide
放課後は（ ）な時間です。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 自由
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
急減
A1A rapid or sharp decrease in quantity, numbers, or degree. It is typically used in objective or statistical contexts to describe a sudden drop in things like population, sales, or natural resources.
変化
A1A noun that refers to the process of becoming different or a transformation in state, appearance, or condition. It is a very common word used to describe everything from changes in the weather and seasons to shifts in social trends or scientific processes.
変更
A1A change, modification, or alteration made to a plan, schedule, or setting. It is commonly used when something previously decided needs to be updated or adjusted to fit a new situation.
転換
A1A significant change or conversion in direction, state, or mindset. It is commonly used to describe a shift in policy, a change of mood, or a fundamental turn in a situation.
移行
A1The process of changing from one state, stage, or system to another. It is often used to describe moving data between devices or the transition between different organizational phases.
置換
A1The act of replacing one thing with another, or substituting a part of something with a different element. It is most commonly used in technical contexts such as mathematics, chemistry, and computer programming (find and replace).
逆転
A1逆転 (gyakuten) refers to a complete reversal of a situation, position, or order. It is most commonly used to describe a sudden comeback in sports or a shift where the losing side becomes the winner.
反転
A1To turn something over, flip it, or reverse its state or direction. It is frequently used in digital contexts for images and colors, as well as describing a sudden reversal in a situation or trend.
循環
A1Circulation or cycle refers to the movement of something in a circle or its return to a starting point to repeat again. It is commonly used when talking about blood flow, air movement, or the recycling of resources.
交通
A1Koutsuu refers to the system and movement of vehicles and people, encompassing both 'traffic' and 'transportation'. It is commonly used to describe the accessibility of a location or the flow of vehicles on the road.
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