noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
private; non-governmental; civilian
Used to describe organizations, sectors, activities, or people that are not part of the government or public sector. Common in phrases like 民間企業 (private company) and 民間人 (civilian).
彼は民間企業に就職した。
He got a job at a private company.
この調
This survey was conducted by a private research institution.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Refers to traditions, beliefs, or customs that originate among ordinary people rather than from official or elite sources. Often used in compounds like 民間信仰 (folk belief) and 民間療法 (folk remedy).
この地域には古くからの民間信仰が残っている。
Old folk beliefs remain in this region.
風邪には民間療法を試す人も多い。
Many people try folk remedies for colds.