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言論の自由は厳しく制限されていた。

Sentence Analyzer

言論 自由 厳しく 制限されていた

English Translation

Freedom of speech was tightly restricted.

Furigana

言論(げんろん)自由(じゆう)(きび)しく制限(せいげん)されていた。

Romanji

Genron no jiyū wa kibishiku seigensareteita.

Words

言論 (げんろん)
(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion
()
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
()
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