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VocabJLPT N2

private

の-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. private
2. non-governmental
3. folk

This word refers to the private sector or civilian world, as opposed to the government or military. It is used to describe organizations, companies, or activities that are not run by the state. For example, a privately owned hospital or company might be described using this word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How come private services are always faster?

Sentence 2

The private sector is probably a harsher world when it comes to failure.

Sentence 3

That facility is privately run, so the hours are longer.

Sentence 4

Why do we need private sector data for this?

Sentence 5

So basically, you're saying it can't function without the help of the private sector?