noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
freely; at will; as one pleases
Describes the ability to control, move, or use something without restriction. Often used in compounds like 自在に操る or 自由自在.
彼は道具を自在に使いこなす。
He handles the tools freely.
自在
She solved the problem with free thinking.
noun
pothook
Abbreviation of 自在鉤 (じざいかぎ), a height-adjustable hook for hanging a pot over a hearth. Rare standalone use; normally encountered as the full compound.
See also: 自在鉤
「自在」は囲炉裏で使う自在鉤の略称としても知られる。
自在 is also known as an abbreviation for 自在鉤, the adjustable pothook used in a traditional hearth.