noun
individual; private person; personal; private
Refers to a single human being as opposed to a group, or to matters belonging to a specific person. Often used in compounds like 個人情報 (personal information) or 個人差 (individual differences).
個人の意見を尊重してください。
Please respect individual opinions.
This document contains personal information.
noun
Legal term contrasting with 法人 (juridical person/corporation). Used in contexts like contracts, rights, and obligations.
See also: 法人
法律上、個人と法人は区別される。
Legally, natural persons and juridical persons are distinguished.