Japanese

こうしき
Meaning: official; formula; formal
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

公
式

Example sentences

Solve this problem by applying a mathematical formula.
この問題のポイントは、公式を正しく使うことだ。
The key point of this problem is to use the formula correctly.
政府はその件に関して公式な見解を示した。
The government expressed its official view on the matter.
イベントの詳細は、来週の月曜日に公式ホームページで告知されます。
The details of the event will be announced on the official website next Monday.
最新のソフトウェアを公式サイトからダウンロードした。
I downloaded the latest software from the official website.
公式文書に国璽が押された
The national seal was stamped on the official document.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a public/official status or a mathematical/scientific formula.

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