私し意い

noun

personal opinion; one's own view

Refers to a subjective, personal opinion, often contrasted with objective or public views. Somewhat formal and literary.

• 私し意いを述のべる前まえに、まず事じ実じつを確かく認にんしたい。

  Before stating my personal opinion, I'd like to confirm the facts first.

noun

selfishness; self-interest

Used for acting out of personal desire or bias, often with a negative connotation. Common in phrases like 私意を挟む (to let personal feelings interfere).

• 判はん断だんに私し意いを挟はさんではならない。