Meaning and Usage
"専用" (せんよう) means "exclusive use" or "dedicated use" for a particular person, group, or purpose. It implies that something is reserved and not shared with others.
Common Contexts
You often see "専用" used with places (like parking lots or rooms), devices (apps or equipment), or services that are restricted to a specific user or group.
Collocations and Patterns
- "社員専用" (しゃいんせんよう): for employees only
- "専用アプリ": dedicated app
- "会議専用": exclusively for meetings
These collocations emphasize exclusivity and restriction.
Register and Nuance
"専用" is a neutral, formal word commonly used in written and spoken Japanese, especially in business or official contexts.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "専用" with "専攻" (major in school) or "専念" (devote oneself). Remember "専用" relates to exclusive use or dedicated purpose.