freedom; free person
Refers to the state of being free, or a person who is free (not imprisoned, enslaved, or bound). Often used in contexts of release from confinement or obligation.
He finally became a free man.
After serving his sentence, he regained his freedom.
Compound of 自由 (freedom) + の (possessive particle) + 身 (body, oneself). Literally 'body of freedom', meaning a free person or the state of being free.