Private; non-governmental or non-official — referring to the civilian or private sector (companies, individuals, organizations outside government).
民間企業が道路のメンテナンスを受託した。
A private company was contracted to maintain the road.
民間の資金で研究が進められた。
The research was advanced with private funding.
民間と政府の協力が必要だ。
Cooperation between the private sector and the government is necessary.
Folk; popular — referring to traditions, beliefs, or practices of the general public (e.g., folk tradition).
これは民間伝承として語り継がれてきた話だ。
This story has been passed down as a folk tale.
民間信仰は地域ごとに違いがある。
Folk beliefs vary from region to region.
民間の意見を取り入れて政策を見直した。
They revised the policy taking into account public opinion.