This is the 831st most frequent Japanese word.
公共
"Public" or "community."
Here, 公共 refers to something related to the public or shared resources.
公園は公共の場です。
The park is a public space.
In this sentence, 公共 describes services meant for the public.
市の公共交通が改善されました。
The city's public transportation has been improved.
Here, 公共 pertains to the collective interests or welfare of the community.