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What is the Kanji for 'Public'? | 公

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Public', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Public' is 公.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Public

    Reading

    kunyomiおおやけ

    ooyake

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Eight Private

    Example Word

    公正: fairness or justice. The Japanese noun '公正 (こうせい)' refers to fairness or justice. It is often used in contexts related to impartiality, equity, or ethical correctness. For example: The judge ensured fairness in the trial「裁判官は裁判で公正を確保した」(さいばんかんはさいばんでこうせいをかくほした). Justice is important in society「社会において公正は重要だ」(しゃかいにおいてこうせいはじゅうようだ). This word is commonly used in legal, social, and ethical discussions to emphasize the importance of treating everyone equally and without bias.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    295

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eight

    radical

    Meaning

    Private

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old man, Venerable old man

Words Using

This kanji is used in 13 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 16 kanji contain the part 八 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Six

    kanji

    Meaning

    Small

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shellfish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Red

    kanji

    Meaning

    Father

    kanji

    Meaning

    Head

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

    kanji

    Meaning

    Yellow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Together

    kanji

    Meaning

    Command, Proportion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Code, Rule

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soldier

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 厶 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strong

    kanji

    Meaning

    Meet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pedestal, Machine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Private, Me

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pay, Drive away

    kanji

    Meaning

    Past

    kanji

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    Meaning

    Participate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Buddha

    kanji

    Meaning

    Valve, Dialect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

    kanji

    Meaning

    Demon, Ogre

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flexed, Hooked

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 公 mean?

公 means 'Public'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.