公文
Meanings
1
official document; archives
Refers to documents created or held by public offices, government bodies, or institutions. Can mean a single official paper or collectively the archives.
I inspected an official document at the city hall.
Historical archives are preserved.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の公文を発行するto issue an official document (for something)
The city office issued an official document for the resident record.
- 公文を保管するto keep/store official documents (archives)
This department stores old official documents for a long period.