私用(しよう)

しよう
noun
personal use, private business
1. personal use, private business
Matters or activities related to one's personal life rather than work or official duties.
私用(しよう)で会社(かいしゃ)を休(やす)んだ。
I took the day off from work for personal reasons.
会社(かいしゃ)のパソコンを私用(しよう)で使(つか)わないでください。
Please don't use the company computer for personal use.
私用(しよう)の電話(でんわ)は控(ひか)えてください。
Please refrain from personal phone calls.

私用(しよう) refers to personal matters as opposed to work or official business. It's commonly used in workplace contexts.

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Antonym: 公用(こうよう) (official use)
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Added 2026.1.13 8:49 · Revised 2026.5.12 0:21
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