私用
しよう
shiyou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
私用 (しよう (shiyou)) means "Private use". It is read しよう (shiyou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Private use
Also : Personal use · Private business
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Example Sentences
私用でお休みをもらいました。
しようでおやすみをもらいました。
I took a personal day off from work.
私用の電話を会社でかけてはいけない。
しようのでんわをかいしゃでかけてはいけない。
You must not make personal calls at the company.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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