言論の自由は厳しく制限されていた。
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English Translation
Freedom of speech was tightly restricted.
Furigana
Romanji
Genron no jiyū wa kibishiku seigensareteita.
Words
言論
(げんろん)
(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion
の
(の)
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
自由
(じゆう)
freedom; liberty; as it pleases you
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
厳しい
(きびしい、いかめしい)
severe; strict; rigid; unsparing; relentless; stern; austere; grave; solemn; majestic; intense (cold); harsh
制限
(せいげん)
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
Kanji
Readings: ゲン、 ゴン、 い.う、 こと
Meanings: say, word
Reading: ロン
Meanings: argument, discourse
Readings: ジ、 シ、 みずか.ら、 おの.ずから、 おの.ずと
Meaning: oneself
Readings: ユ、 ユウ、 ユイ、 よし、 よ.る
Meanings: wherefore, a reason
Readings: ゲン、 ゴン、 おごそ.か、 きび.しい、 いか.めしい、 いつくし
Meanings: stern, strictness, severity, rigidity
Reading: セイ
Meanings: system, law, rule
Readings: ゲン、 かぎ.る、 かぎ.り、 -かぎ.り
Meanings: limit, restrict, to best of ability