フリー
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Noun borrowed from English, meaning 'free' as in no cost, unrestricted, or independent. Used in compounds like フリーランス (furīransu, 'freelance'). Grammar note: Functions as a noun or adjective in Japanese; often modifies other nouns without conjugation.
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are chatting at a café about weekend plans and free time activities.
フリー
フリー
free
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Memory Hook
Think of 'free' as in 'free time' or 'free of charge'. In Japanese, it's borrowed from English as フリー (furī), so it sounds similar — 'free' → フリー (furī, 'free').
Cultural Note
フリー (furī) is a common loanword in Japanese used in contexts like freelancing (フリーランス furīransu), free Wi-Fi, or free samples. It reflects the influence of English in modern Japanese business and technology.
Forms
Base: フリーNoun borrowed from English, meaning 'free' as in no cost, unrestricted, or independent. Used in compounds like フリーランス (furīransu, 'freelance'). Grammar note: Functions as a noun or adjective in Japanese; often modifies other nouns without conjugation.