Korean

자유
Meaning: freedom, liberty
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

自
由

Example sentences

I love freedom.
자유에는 책임이 따른다.
Freedom comes with responsibility.
그는 항상 자유로운 삶을 꿈꾸며 살아간다.
He always lives dreaming of a free life.
언론의 자유는 민주 사회의 중요한 가치이다.
Freedom of the press is an important value in a democratic society.
한국에는 종교의 자유가 있습니다.
There is freedom of religion in Korea.
그는 은퇴 후 조용한 시골에서 자유를 누리고 있다.
He is enjoying freedom in the quiet countryside after retirement.
그는 자유를 외쳤습니다.
He shouted for freedom.
민주 사회에서는 표현의 자유가 보장되어야 한다.
In a democratic society, freedom of expression must be guaranteed.
그는 자유에 대한 갈망으로 평생을 보냈다.
He spent his whole life with a longing for freedom.
그는 노력 끝에 마침내 자유를 쟁취했다.
He finally won his freedom after much effort.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of being free from external constraints or oppression.

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