Translation guide
Refers to business activity owned and operated by private individuals or groups, not the government. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 民間企業 (minkan kigyou), but other expressions exist depending on context.
Referring to companies or businesses that are privately owned, as opposed to government-run organizations.
The standard term for a privately owned company or business enterprise. Used in economic, political, and everyday contexts.
He works for a private enterprise.
The role of private enterprise is important.
A more formal or academic term for a private enterprise. Often used in economics or legal contexts.
The free activities of private enterprise promote economic growth.
Refers to a private business or project, often used when contrasting with public works or government projects.
Private enterprise is thriving in this region.
Referring to the system of private ownership of businesses and free markets, as opposed to socialism or state control.
Referring to a specific privately owned business or startup, often small or medium-sized.
民間企業 is the everyday term for a private company. 私企業 is more formal and often used in economic theory or legal documents. In most situations, 民間企業 is the safer choice.
The prefix 民間 (private, civilian) is very productive. You can combine it with many nouns to indicate private-sector involvement, e.g., 民間病院 (private hospital), 民間放送 (commercial broadcasting).
Competition is promoted under a system of private enterprise.
The number of private enterprises is increasing.