synonym Comparative
暇な
VS
無料
Differences Between "暇な" and "無料"
Option A
暇な
Meaning
free (time); not busy
Reading
ひまな (himana)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
週末は暇なので、映画を見に行きます。
Since I'm free on the weekend, I'm going to watch a movie.
Option B
無料
Meaning
free of charge, complimentary
Reading
むりょう (muryou)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
このアプリは無料でダウンロードできます。
You can download this app for free.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(free (time); not busy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 暇な: Used to describe having free time or not being busy. It is a な-adjective, so it takes な before a noun (e.g., 暇な時間 - free time) and often combines with です/だ (e.g., 暇です - I'm free).
- 無料: Used to indicate that something costs no money. Often seen on signs for services or goods (e.g., 無料Wi-Fi, 無料駐車場). The antonym is 有料 (yuuryou).
- 暇な: Used to describe having free time or not being busy. It is a な-adjective, so it takes な before a noun (e.g., 暇な時間 - free time) and often combines with です/だ (e.g., 暇です - I'm free).
- 無料: Used to indicate that something costs no money. Often seen on signs for services or goods (e.g., 無料Wi-Fi, 無料駐車場). The antonym is 有料 (yuuryou).
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