This kanji means public or official, and is the opposite of .

on readings:
kun readings:
  • ooyake
examples:
hikōkai not open to the public, private
kōen park
kōen public performance
kōgai pollution
kōgi authorities, Shogunate government
kōkai open to the public
kōshiki formula in mathematics, formal, official

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Last Alteration Performed: 15 May 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.