noun
private affairs; personal matter
Refers to matters that are personal or private, as opposed to public (公). Often used in formal or written contexts, and commonly contrasted with 公 (おおやけ).
See also: 公
公と私を区別する必要がある。
It is necessary to distinguish between public and private matters.
彼は私の感情を無視して公務を優先した。
He prioritized official duties, ignoring personal feelings.