私わたくし

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

personal; private

Used in compounds like 私用 (personal use) or 私生活 (private life). Antonym: 公 (public).

Antonyms: 公 (おおやけ)

• これはわたくしの私し物ぶつです。

  This is my personal belonging.

• 公こう私しの区く別べつをつけるべきだ。

  You should distinguish between public and private matters.

noun

selfishness; partiality

Refers to acting out of self-interest rather than fairness. Often used in negative contexts.

• 彼かれの判はん断だんにはわたくしが入はいっている。

  His judgment is influenced by personal bias.

noun

secrecy; confidentiality

Used when something is kept private or not disclosed. Often appears in phrases like わたくしにする (keep secret).

• この話はなしはわたくしにしておいてください。

  Please keep this story confidential.