Japanese

こうきょう
Meaning: public; common
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

公
共

Example sentences

Parks are public places.
公共の場であのようなはしたない振る舞いをするべきではない。
One should not behave in such an improper manner in public.
公共の場では大声を出さないでください。
Please do not shout in public places.
彼は公共の場でのマナーを母親にたしなめられた
He was chided by his mother for his manners in public.
公共の場でイチャイチャしないでください。
Please don't flirt in public.
公共の場では行儀よく振る舞うべきだ。
You should behave with good manners in public places.
公共の場では礼儀をわきまえるべきだ。
One should observe proper etiquette in public places.
公共の場では、一人一人がモラルを守ることが大切だ。
In public places, it is important for each individual to uphold morals.
都市部では、公共交通機関が非常に発達している。
In urban areas, public transportation is highly developed.
この都市は公共交通網が非常に発達している。
This city has a very well-developed public transportation network.

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