English–Japanese

“freely” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijizai

Example

彼は声を自在に変えます。kare wa koe o ji zai ni ka e ma su

He changes his voice freely.

Illustration for 自在 (freely)

How to say “freely” in Japanese

“Freely” in Japanese is 自在 (jizai).

Expresses the freedom to adjust or act as needed rather than being limited by fixed conditions.

Full entry for 自在: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 自在

経験を積むと、表現を自在に選べるようになります。kei ken o tsu mu to hyō gen o ji zai ni era be ru yō ni na ri ma su

With experience, you can choose expressions freely.

Tips for using 自在

  • In everyday Japanese, 自在 (jizai) often describes flexible control of a tool, skill, or expression rather than unrestricted movement alone.

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