Meaning

Primary

Public

Alternative

Community

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

When the public comes together you have yourself a nice community made up of the public.

Reading

こうきょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 公共サービス

    public service

    公共物

    public property

    公共工事

    public works

Context Sentences

ここは公共トイレですよ!カラオケをする場所ではありません。

This is a public bathroom! Not a place to do karaoke.

公共のベビーシッターのサービスがあるんですか?

Is there a public babysitter service?

とある公共施設でボランティアをしていたことがあります。

I used to volunteer at a public facility.

Kanji Composition