Japanese

おおやけ
Meaning: public; official; government
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

公

Example sentences

The details of the incident became public.
彼の公の場での振る舞いは、非常に洗練されていた。
His conduct in public was very sophisticated.
公と私の区別をつける。
One should distinguish between public and private matters.
公と私の区別は截然としていなければならない。
The distinction between public and private must be kept clear.
明治維新以降、僧侶の肉食妻帯は公に許されるようになった。
Since the Meiji Restoration, meat-eating and marriage for monks have been officially permitted.

Usage Notes

Refers to things that are not private, often related to the government or society at large. Can also mean 'the world' or 'society'.

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