公


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

on readings:
  • kō
kun readings:
  • ooyake
examples:
非公開 hikōkai not open to the public, private
公園 kōen park
公演 kōen public performance
公害 kōgai pollution
公儀 kōgi authorities, Shogunate government
公示 kōji public announcement
公開 kōkai open to the public
公式 kōshiki formula in mathematics, formal, official
公邸 kōtei official residence

links:
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Last Alteration Performed: 15 July 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.