自じ由ゆう世せ界かい

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Meanings

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noun

the free world

Historical Cold War term referring to the non-communist, especially Western, countries. Often used in political or ideological contexts.

自oneself

由wherefore, a reason

世generation, world, society

界world, boundary

共きょう産さん圏けん
The communist bloc, the opposing side to the free world during the Cold War.
西にし側がわ
Refers to the Western side, often used similarly to 'the free world' but more geographically focused.

Compound of 自由 (freedom) and 世界 (world), directly translating the English term 'free world'. The term gained prominence during the Cold War.