1.
for personal use; for oneself
Describes something intended for one's own use, as opposed to gifts, sharing, or official purposes. Commonly used when shopping or allocating items.
これは自分用に買った。
I bought this for myself.
自分用のメモなので、読みにくくてもいい。
These are notes for my own use, so it's fine if they're hard to read.
お土産とは別に、自分用にもチョコレートを買ってきた。
Apart from souvenirs, I also bought some chocolate for myself.
自分用 means "for one's own use" or "for personal use." Especially common when distinguishing personal purchases from gifts or shared items.
FORMATION:
自分 (oneself) + 用 (for the use of). The suffix ～用 is productive and attaches to nouns.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 自分用に買う: to buy for oneself
- 自分用のメモ: notes for personal use
- お土産とは別に自分用: for myself, separate from souvenirs
RELATED ～用 COMPOUNDS:
- 子供用: for children
- 大人用: for adults
- 仕事用: for work
- 来客用: for guests
- 業務用: for commercial/business use
- 個人用: for personal use (more formal than 自分用)
GRAMMAR:
Used as a no-adjective: 自分用のパソコン (a computer for personal use).