noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
public; communal
Refers to facilities, services, spaces, or interests shared by the community or provided by the government, as opposed to private or individual. Often used in compounds like 公共施設 (public facilities) and 公共交通 (public transportation).
This park is a public space, so please take your trash home with you.
More people are using public transportation.
Anyone can use this public facility for free.
Let's observe good manners while on the train.
This policy is thought to benefit the public.
I use public transportation for my commute.
public spirit; sense of public duty
public nature; publicness; commonality