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JLPT N3 Intermediate

不自由

Inconvenience, physical impairment, or a lack of resources.

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不自由な na-adjective form
不自由する verb form
1 Noun, Na-adjective, Suru verb

Inconvenient

Describes a lack of convenience or comfort caused by restrictions or the absence of necessary facilities.

Example

エレベーター が ない ので 、 荷物 を 運ぶ の が 不自由 だ 。

There's no elevator, so it's inconvenient to carry luggage.

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2 Noun, Na-adjective

Disability / Impairment

Refers to a physical impairment or disability where a specific body part or function does not operate normally.

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3 Noun, Suru verb

Lacking Resources (especially money)

Indicates a state of hardship caused by a shortage of essential resources, particularly money or daily necessities.

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不自由
ふじゆう
Inconvenience, physical impairment, or a lack of resources.
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