公用
Meanings
1
official business; government business; public business
Refers to duties or affairs conducted in an official capacity, as opposed to private matters. Often used in contexts like government, company, or organizational work.
Antonyms: 私用
I'm going on a business trip to Osaka on official business.
This phone is for official use, so please do not use it for personal matters.
Usage patterns
- 公用で〈場所〉へ行くto go somewhere on official/government business
The manager went to America on official business.
- 公用の〈物〉designated for official/government use
This phone is for official use only.
- 公用と私用を区別するto distinguish between official and personal use
Please clearly distinguish between official and personal use.