(ひとりよう)

ひとりよう
noun
for one person; single-use
1. for one person; single-serving; individual-use
Designed for or meant to be used by a single person, often describing portions, rooms, or equipment.
一人用(ひとりよう)のテント。
A single-person tent.
一人用(ひとりよう)(なべ)セットを注文(ちゅうもん)した。
I ordered a single-serving hot pot set.
このソファは一人用(ひとりよう)だから(せま)い。
This sofa is for one person, so it's small.

Compound of 一人(ひとり) (one person) + (よう) (for use). Functions as a no-adjective: 一人用(ひとりよう)の〜. Indicates something is sized, portioned, or designed for a single person.

COMMON ITEMS DESCRIBED:

  • 一人用(ひとりよう)テント (single-person tent)
  • 一人用(ひとりよう)(なべ) (single-serving hot pot)
  • 一人用(ひとりよう)こたつ (single-person kotatsu)
  • 一人用(ひとりよう)ソファ (single-seat sofa)
  • 一人用(ひとりよう)おせち (individual osechi set)

PATTERN:

The 〜(よう) (for ~ use) suffix is productive:

  • 二人用(ふたりよう): for two people
  • 三人用(さんにんよう): for three people
  • 家族用(かぞくよう): for family use
  • 子供用(こどもよう): for children
  • 業務用(ぎょうむよう): for business/commercial use