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  2. 自由

自[じ]由[ゆう]

expression, adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. freedom, liberty, as it pleases you.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
自[じ]由[ゆう] 自由 じゆう ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

自 oneself (2nd)
  • 丶 dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
  • 目 eye, class, look(1st)
由 wherefore, a reason (3rd)
  • 田 rice field, rice paddy(1st)
  • 丨 number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)