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This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

自由自在

Reading

Kana: じゆうじざい
Romaji: jiyuujizai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

adj-na
1

free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

自
Readings: ジ、 シ、 みずか.ら、 おの.ずから、 おの.ずと
Meaning: oneself
由
Readings: ユ、 ユウ、 ユイ、 よし、 よ.る
Meanings: wherefore, a reason
在
Readings: ザイ、 あ.る
Meanings: exist, outskirts, suburbs, located in

Example Sentence

私(わたし)の秘書(ひしょ)は英語(えいご)が自由自在(じゆうじざい)だ。
➥My secretary has a good command of the English language.
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