Translation guide
Expresses the idea of using something for business or profit-making purposes. The most common Japanese equivalent is 商用 (しょうよう), but other expressions exist depending on context.
Using something (software, images, data, etc.) for business or profit-making activities.
commercial use license · allowed for commercial use · prohibited for commercial use
The standard term for 'commercial use'. Often used in licenses, terms of service, and formal contexts.
このソフトウェアは商用利用できます。
This software can be used for commercial purposes.
商用目的での使用は禁止されています。
Use for commercial purposes is prohibited.
Similar to 商用利用, but slightly more formal and often used in legal or economic contexts.
このデータの商業利用は許可が必要です。
Commercial use of this data requires permission.
Literally 'use for profit-making purposes'. Often seen in terms of service or copyright notices.
営利目的での使用は固くお断りします。
Use for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
A more casual, loanword-based expression. Used in everyday conversation but less common in formal documents.
このアプリはビジネスでの使用に最適です。
This app is perfect for business use.
Referring to the act of using something in a commercial context, often as part of a business operation.
Means 'use in business operations'. Suitable when talking about tools, equipment, or services used in a work setting.
このプリンターは業務での使用を想定しています。
This printer is intended for commercial use.
Refers to use within a business enterprise. Common in corporate contexts.
事業での利用には別途契約が必要です。
A separate contract is required for commercial use.
商用 (しょうよう) is the most common and direct translation for 'commercial use', especially in software licenses and online terms. 商業 (しょうぎょう) is broader and often refers to commerce as an industry. 商業利用 is more formal and used in legal documents.
商用利用は無料です。
Commercial use is free.
商業利用には制限があります。
There are restrictions on commercial use.
Do not translate 'commercial use' word-for-word as 商業的な使用 or コマーシャル使用. These sound unnatural. Stick to 商用 or 商業利用.
このフォントは商用利用無料です。
This font is free for commercial use.
この画像の商用利用にはライセンスが必要です。
Commercial use of this image requires a license.