noun
public road; highway
Refers to roads open to the public, often in legal or traffic contexts.
公道で自転車に乗るときは交通ルールを守らなければならない。
When riding a bicycle on public roads, you must obey traffic rules.
noun
righteousness; justice; right path
Abstract moral sense; often used in philosophical or ethical discussions.
彼は常に公道を歩もうと心がけている。
He always strives to follow the path of righteousness.