Meaning

Primary

Freely

Alternatives

At Will, Flexible, Adjustable

Word Type

noun, な adjective, の adjective

Explanation

When you can exist all by yourself, then you can do things freely as you please.

Reading

じざい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

ヴァンパイアは人の心を自在にコントロールすることができる。

Vampires can control the human mind at will.

彼女はスマホを、まるで体の一部のように自由自在に使いこなします。

She uses her smartphone as freely as if it were a part of her body.

その歌手は、パワフルな高音からソフトな低音まで、様々な歌声を自在にあやつることができます。

That singer has the ability to effortlessly manipulate various vocal tones, ranging from powerful high notes to soft low notes.

Kanji Composition