Translation guide
The concept of something being owned by an individual or non-governmental entity, as opposed to public or state ownership. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific compound nouns and phrases.
private ownership
Expressing that something is owned by a private individual or entity, not the state.
The most direct and common term for private ownership, used in legal, economic, and everyday contexts.
Private ownership of land is recognized.
Private property is protected by the constitution.
Emphasizes ownership by an individual person, often used in contrast to corporate or state ownership.
This car is privately owned (by an individual).
Refers to ownership by the private sector (companies, organizations) as opposed to the government.
Private ownership of airports is advancing.
Describing something as being under private ownership.
Referring to the thing that is privately owned.
私有 (shiyū) is the broadest term for private ownership. 個人所有 (kojin shoyū) specifies ownership by an individual, while 民間所有 (minkan shoyū) refers to private sector (non-government) ownership. Use 私有 for general contexts.
Privately owned artworks are on display.
Don't use company equipment as if it were your private property.