自由
じゆう freedom; liberty
Why it means this
自 (oneself) + 由 (from, according to) — 'from oneself'; freedom, liberty (自由自在, freely at will).
Breakdown
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じゆう freedom; liberty
自 (oneself) + 由 (from, according to) — 'from oneself'; freedom, liberty (自由自在, freely at will).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.