公金
Meanings
1
Money belonging to or managed by a public body, such as a government, municipality, or public institution. Often appears in contexts of budgets, spending, misuse, or accountability.
The city disclosed how the public funds were used.
He is suspected of diverting public money for private use.
Usage patterns
- 公金を横領するto embezzle public funds
The official was arrested for embezzling public funds.
- 公金を使うto use public funds
It is not permitted to use public funds for a personal trip.
- 公金を管理するto manage/administer public funds
The city office manages the public funds for the area.