Translation and Meaning of: 不自由 - fujiyuu

The Japanese word 「不自由」 (fujiyuu) is composed of the kanji 「不」 and 「自由」. 「不」 (fu) has the meaning of "not" or "nonexistence," while 「自由」 (jiyuu) means "freedom" or "independence." Therefore, the combination of these kanji results in "lack of freedom" or "constraint." It is a quite common construction in Japanese, where the negative prefix 「不」 is used to modify the meaning of various words, denying or reversing the original concept of the word that follows it.

In the context of everyday use, 「不自由」 describes situations of discomfort, limitation, or restrictions. It can refer to both physical conditions, such as limited movement or disability, as well as more abstract contexts, such as a lack of freedom of expression or other forms of social and personal constraint. It is a word that can be used in various contexts to express the absence of something essential or desirable.

Variations and Use of 「不自由」:

• "不自由な生活" (fujiyuu na seikatsu) - a life of difficulties or limitations.
• "言論の不自由" (genron no fujiyuu) - restriction on freedom of expression.
• "「不自由な体」 (fujiyuu na karada) - a body with physical limitations."

The origin of these words can be traced back to the period when Japan began to adopt Western influences, incorporating concepts of individual freedom that were not common in the rigidly hierarchical feudal society. The introduction and popularization of terms like 「自由」 signal a significant social and cultural transformation, where value began to be placed on individualism and autonomy, concepts that are still explored and debated in contemporary Japanese society.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 不便 (Fuben) - Difficulty; inconvenience
• 制約 (Seiyaku) - Restrictions; limitations that create inconveniences
• 制限 (Seigen) - Limitation; control over something that can cause restrictions.
• 不自由さ (Fujiyū sa) - Inconvenience; state of being free
• 不自由な (Fujiyū na) - Inconvenience; something that is restrictive
• 不自由な状況 (Fujiyū na jōkyō) - Inconvenient situation; conditions that limit freedom
• 不自由な生活 (Fujiyū na seikatsu) - Limited life; restricted and inconvenient lifestyle
• 不自由な日々 (Fujiyū na hibi) - Inconvenient days; everyday ones that impose restrictions

不自由

Romaji: fujiyuu
Kana: ふじゆう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: desconforto; incapacidade; inconveniência; miséria

Meaning in English: discomfort;disability;inconvenience;destitution

Definition: It's not convenient. A situation where things don't go as planned.

Example Sentences - (不自由) fujiyuu

See below some example sentences:

不自由な人生を送るのは辛いです。

Fujuyuu na jinsei wo okuru no wa tsurai desu

É doloroso viver uma vida crucial.

• 不自由な - adjetivo que significa "não livre", "restrito"
• 人生 - substantivo que significa "vida"
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 送る - verbo que significa "enviar", "mandar"
• の - partícula que indica uma frase nominal
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 辛い - adjetivo que significa "difícil", "penoso"
• です - verbo auxiliar que indica a forma educada e polida da frase