公文書
Meanings
1
official document; public document; archives
Refers to documents created or held by government offices or public institutions. Can also refer to archival records in an official context.
I requested disclosure of an official document.
This public document is preserved in the National Archives.
Usage patterns
- 公文書を作成するto draw up/create an official document
A city hall employee drew up the official document.
- 公文書を保管するto store/preserve an official document
This official document is stored at the National Archives.
- 公文書を開示するto disclose/release an official document
The government decided to disclose that official document.
- 公文書を改ざんするto falsify/tamper with an official document
An employee is suspected of tampering with the official document.