This is the 1783rd most frequent Japanese word.

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"公" means "public" or "official."


Here, '公' refers to 'public' or 'open,' indicating a communal or open space.

彼は公の場で発言を避けました。

He avoided speaking in public.


In this sentence, '公務員' translates to 'public servant,' where '公' denotes 'state' or 'government.'

公務員としての責任を全うしています。

He is fulfilling his responsibilities as a public servant.


The word '公正' means 'fairness,' implying equity and impartiality in judgment.

この問題を公正に解決する必要があります。

This issue needs to be resolved fairly.