noun, na-adjective, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
inconvenience; discomfort; lack of freedom
Describes a state where one cannot do as one wishes due to external constraints, lack of means, or physical limitations. Often used in the pattern 不自由な思いをする or 不自由を感じる.
この町は交通が不自由だ。
This town is inconvenient for transportation.
けがで右手
I lost the use of my right hand due to an injury.
noun, na-adjective, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to a state of lacking material necessities, often used in the set phrase 不自由なく暮らす (to live without financial hardship). Slightly formal or literary.
彼は若い頃、不自由な生活を送った。
He lived in poverty when he was young.
不自由なく育てられた。
I was raised without any financial hardship.
noun, na-adjective
disability; impairment; inability
Used for physical, mental, or sensory impairments, as well as lack of fluency in a language. Common in compounds like 目の不自由な人 (visually impaired person) or 英語が不自由だ (to be poor at English).
耳の不自由な方のための設備があります。
There are facilities for people with hearing impairments.
彼は日本語が不自由なく話せる。
He can speak Japanese fluently (without difficulty).