noun
private home; private residence
Refers to a private house or apartment, as opposed to a business or public facility. Often used in contexts like deliveries, visits, or distinguishing from commercial addresses.
この荷物は個人宅への配送です。
This package is for delivery to a private residence.
個人宅を訪問するときは事前に連絡が必要です。
When visiting a private home, you need to contact them in advance.
住宅 is a broader term for housing or residential buildings in general, while 個人宅 specifically emphasizes the private, non-commercial nature of a dwelling.
Compound of 個人 (kojin, 'individual, personal') and 宅 (taku, 'house, home').