Japanese phrase

私用です。 shi yō de su

Meaning

It's a personal matter.

When to use it

States that the matter is personal. It politely avoids giving specific details and suits situations where a short, reserved answer is appropriate.

Example dialogue

こちらへはお仕事で来られたんですか? ko chi ra e wa o shi goto de ko ra re ta n de su ka

Did you come here for work?

私用です。 shi yō de su

It's a personal matter.

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