自由
じゆう
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
free, freedom
Examples
この後は自由な時間です。
After this is free time.
📖 How to Use
「自由」is an adjective meaning "free, freedom." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「自由」is read as「じゆう」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「自由」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「自由」mean in Japanese?+
「自由」means "free, freedom". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「自由」?+
「自由」is read as「じゆう」.
Is 「自由」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「自由」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「自由」?+
この後は自由な時間です。 — After this is free time.
Practice 「自由」 with spaced repetition