Japanese

こじんてき
Meaning: personal; individual; private
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

個
人
的

Example sentences

This is just my personal opinion.
それは単に私の個人的な意見にすぎません。
That is merely my personal opinion.
彼は研究費の名目で、個人的な旅行の費用を請求した。
He claimed personal travel expenses under the pretext of research funds.
彼は個人的な理由でその会を脱退した。
He withdrew from the club for personal reasons.
彼は職権を濫用して、個人的な利益を得た。
He abused his authority for personal gain.
理論の中に個人的な感情が夾雑している。
Personal feelings are mixed into the theory.

Usage Notes

Refers to something that belongs to or relates to an individual rather than a group or public entity.

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