フリー
Meanings
free; unrestricted; liberated
Describes being free from restrictions, control, or obligations. Often used as a na-adjective.
I'm free today with no work.
He gave his opinion from an unrestricted position.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
free of charge; complimentary
Used for things that cost nothing. Often appears as フリーの or in compound nouns.
You can use this app for free.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Refers to working independently rather than as a company employee. Common in compounds like フリーランス.
He works as a freelance designer.
There are many writers who work independently.
Abbreviation of フリーランサー. Used as a noun to refer to a person who freelances.
See also: フリーランサー
He's a freelancer, so he has a flexible schedule.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
one-size-fits-all; free size
Abbreviation of フリーサイズ. Used for clothing or items that adjust to fit various sizes.
See also: フリーサイズ
This hat is one-size-fits-all.
free skating; long program
Figure skating term; abbreviation of フリースケーティング. Refers to the free skate or long program.
See also: フリースケーティング
She achieved a personal best in the free skate.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がフリーになるfor someone to become freelance/independent
He quit his company and became a freelancer.
- フリーで働くto work as a freelancer
She works freelance as a writer.
- フリーサイズの〈物〉a one-size-fits-all (item)
This shirt is one-size-fits-all.
- 〈物〉がフリーだ(something) is free of charge / free to use
This café has free Wi-Fi.