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.
Compound of 一人 (one person) + 用 (for use). Functions as a no-adjective: 一人用の〜. Indicates something is sized, portioned, or designed for a single person.
Common items described
- 一人用テント (single-person tent)
- 一人用鍋 (single-serving hot pot)
- 一人用こたつ (single-person kotatsu)
- 一人用ソファ (single-seat sofa)
- 一人用おせち (individual osechi set)
Common patterns
The 〜用 (for ~ use) suffix is productive:
- 二人用: for two people
- 三人用: for three people
- 家族用: for family use
- 子供用: for children
- 業務用: for business/commercial use