No. 139 in Japanese
個人
"Individual" or "personal."
In a sentence
個人の意見を尊重するべきです。
We should respect individual opinions.
In this sentence, '個人' (kojin) emphasizes the importance of each person's unique perspective, distinguishing it from a group view.
個人情報を他人に教えてはいけません。
You must not share personal information with others.
'個人' (kojin) here highlights information that pertains to a single, specific person, emphasizing privacy and security.
このプログラムは個人用として設計されています。
This program is designed for personal use.
'個人' (kojin) in this context denotes use or application suited for one person rather than for groups or organizations.
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