公共
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Noun referring to things shared by or for the community. Often used in compounds to denote public facilities, services, or spaces, e.g., 『公共の場』 (koukyou no ba, 'public place').
Theme
In a park, User and their neighbor Kenji talk about community facilities and public services.
公共
こうきょう
public
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'public' spaces like parks or libraries. 'Public' (公共) sounds like 'koukyou' — imagine a community gathering in a public square.
Cultural Note
『公共』 (koukyou, 'public') is key in Japanese society for facilities and services shared by the community, such as 『公共トイレ』 (koukyou toire, 'public restroom') or 『公共交通機関』 (koukyou koutsuu kikan, 'public transportation'). It emphasizes collective responsibility and accessibility.
Forms
Base: 公共Noun referring to things shared by or for the community. Often used in compounds to denote public facilities, services, or spaces, e.g., 『公共の場』 (koukyou no ba, 'public place').