noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', prefix
privately-made; non-government; unofficial
Used especially for postcards, mailing cards, and similar items produced by private entities rather than the government. Often contrasted with 官製 (government-made).
See also: 私製はがき (しせいはがき)
Antonyms: 官製 (かんせい)
Privately-made postcards allow more design freedom than government-issued ones.
This envelope is privately made.
government-made; government-manufactured
private postcard; unofficial postcard
Compound of 私 (private) and 製 (made, manufactured).