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公おおやけ

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Meanings

1

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

official; governmental; formal

Refers to matters, institutions, or procedures that are official, state-related, or formal in nature. Often used in compound nouns like 公的機関 (public institution).

2

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

public; common; open to all

Describes something that belongs to or is accessible by the general public, as opposed to private or personal. Antonym: 私 (わたくし, private).

Antonyms: 私 (わたくし)

3

noun

public knowledge; out in the open; exposure

Used in set phrases 公にする (to make public) and 公になる (to become public knowledge). Refers to information or matters becoming widely known or officially disclosed.

See also: 公にする

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