noun
private letter; personal message
Refers to a letter or message intended for a specific individual, not for public or official use. Can be used for both physical letters and digital messages.
これは私信ですから、他の人に見せないでください。
This is a private letter, so please don't show it to others.
会社のメールアドレスで私信を送るのは避けるべきだ。
You should avoid sending personal messages from your company email address.
noun
secret correspondence; confidential report
Emphasizes the confidential nature of the communication, often used in contexts like diplomacy, business, or military where secrecy is important.
その外交官は本国に私信を送った。
The diplomat sent a confidential report to his home country.