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VocabJLPT N1

private

な-Adjective

Definitions

1. private
2. personal

This na-adjective means private or personal, as opposed to public or official. It is used to describe things that belong to or concern an individual rather than an organization or the general public, such as a personal opinion or private matter.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No matter how urgent it is, putting personal matters first is a problem!

Sentence 2

I accidentally saw something private on someone's screen — it was so awkward.

Sentence 3

If I let my personal feelings get to me here, I lose.

Sentence 4

Finally — could I ask one personal favor of you?

Sentence 5

Watching personal videos on a company device is a serious risk.