Translation guide
The concept of land or belongings owned by an individual or non-governmental entity, as opposed to public property. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific terms depending on context, such as legal ownership, physical premises, or personal belongings.
Referring to a piece of land or a building that is privately owned, often in legal or formal contexts.
The standard term for privately owned land. Used in legal, real estate, and everyday contexts.
This is private property, so entry is prohibited.
Refers to private property in a broader sense, including land and other assets. Often used in legal or economic discussions.
The protection of private property is guaranteed by the constitution.
Specifically contrasts with publicly owned land. Used in administrative or planning contexts.
The proportion of private property in this area is high.
Referring to items owned by an individual, such as a bag, phone, or car, especially when emphasizing ownership.
Commonly used for personal belongings, especially in contexts like school or workplace rules.
Please do not bring personal belongings to the workplace.
A more explicit phrase meaning 'personal property'. Slightly formal.
Similar to 私物 but less common in daily speech; often used in legal or formal documents.
Indicating that an area is privately owned and not open to the public, often seen on signs.
A common sign phrase meaning 'Private property: no trespassing'. Literally 'Because it is private land, entry is prohibited'.
Private property, no trespassing.
Means 'Authorized personnel only' or 'No entry except for concerned parties'. Often used on private property.
Referring to creations of the mind that are owned by an individual or company, such as patents or copyrights.
The English phrase 'private property' can be directly translated as プライベートプロパティ, but this is not natural Japanese. Use the appropriate term based on context (land, belongings, etc.).
私有地 (shiyūchi) specifically means privately owned land, while 私有財産 (shiyūzaisan) is a broader term for private property including assets. Use 私有地 for real estate and 私有財産 for legal/economic contexts.
This is private property. Please leave.
You can't park here; it's private property.
This is personal property, so please don't use it without permission.
Taking out private property is prohibited.
Beyond this point, no entry except for authorized personnel.
Laws to protect personal intellectual property are necessary.