JLPT N4 · Useful words

自由

じゆう

freedom; free

Stroke order of 自由

2 characters, 11 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

自 · 6 strokes由 · 5 strokes

Memory trick

Acting by your own self 自 for your own reason 由 is freedom.

Parts: 自 self + 由 reason/cause

Example sentence

週末は自由な時間が多いです。

しゅうまつはじゆうなじかんがおおいです。

I have a lot of free time on weekends.

Words with 自

自分oneself 自転車bicycle 自動車car; automobile 自信self-confidence 自然nature 自炊cooking for oneself 自由化liberalization 自由権civil liberties 自慢boasting; pride 自動automatic

Words with 由

理由reason 自由化liberalization 自由権civil liberties

More words: Useful words

言葉word; language 話talk; story 用意preparation 思い出memory 以上more than; that's all 地元hometown; local area 特にespecially 少しa little 多分probably 本当truth; real 上手skilful; good at 下手unskilful; bad at 田舎countryside 安全safe; safety 目立つto stand out

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