商用
Meanings
1
business engagement; on business
Refers to activities or trips undertaken for business purposes, often used in phrases like 商用で (on business).
Next week I'm going to Osaka on business.
He often travels abroad on business.
2
Indicates that something is for business or commercial purposes, not for personal or private use. Common in contexts like software licensing or vehicle registration.
Commercial use of this software is prohibited.
That vehicle is registered as a commercial vehicle.
Usage patterns
- 商用で〈場所〉へ行くto go somewhere on business
My father went to America on business.
- 商用として使うto use for business/commercial purposes
This software cannot be used for commercial purposes.