公団
Meanings
1
Refers to a government-established public corporation, especially the former Japan Housing Corporation (日本住宅公団) or similar entities.
The public corporation was established to resolve the post-war housing shortage.
2
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 公団住宅; refers to the housing units built by the public corporation, often used in real estate contexts.
See also: 公団住宅 (こうだんじゅうたく)
There is an old public housing complex near the station.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が公団に住むfor someone to live in public housing
My grandparents have lived in public housing for many years.
- 公団を設立するto establish a public corporation
After the war, the government established a public corporation to supply housing.