Translation guide
Expresses the idea of using something for business or profit-making purposes. The most common Japanese equivalent is 商用 (しょうよう), but other expressions exist depending on context.
Using something (software, images, data, etc.) for business or profit-making activities.
commercial use license · allowed for commercial use · prohibited for commercial use
The standard term for 'commercial use'. Often used in licenses, terms of service, and formal contexts.
This software can be used for commercial purposes.
Use for commercial purposes is prohibited.
Similar to 商用利用, but slightly more formal and often used in legal or economic contexts.
Commercial use of this data requires permission.
Literally 'use for profit-making purposes'. Often seen in terms of service or copyright notices.
Use for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
A more casual, loanword-based expression. Used in everyday conversation but less common in formal documents.
This app is perfect for business use.
Referring to the act of using something in a commercial context, often as part of a business operation.
商用 (しょうよう) is the most common and direct translation for 'commercial use', especially in software licenses and online terms. 商業 (しょうぎょう) is broader and often refers to commerce as an industry. 商業利用 is more formal and used in legal documents.
Commercial use is free.
There are restrictions on commercial use.
Do not translate 'commercial use' word-for-word as 商業的な使用 or コマーシャル使用. These sound unnatural. Stick to 商用 or 商業利用.
This font is free for commercial use.
Commercial use of this image requires a license.
A separate contract is required for commercial use.