公こう益えき

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

public interest; public benefit; public good

Refers to the welfare or well-being of the general public, often contrasted with private or individual interests (私益). Common in legal, policy, and organizational contexts.

See also: 私益

• この事じ業ぎょうは公こう益えきにかなうものだ。

  This project serves the public interest.