Meaning

Primary

Public

Alternatives

Government Run, Run By The Government

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Something that is publicly managed is something that is public aka government run. Compare this to 私営 which is private / privately run.

Reading

こうえい
  • 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

Context Sentences

日本政府は、トーフグを公営にさせてもらえないかとコウイチにお願いしたそうです。

I heard that the Japanese government asked Koichi if they could place Tofugu under public management.

日本では、競馬は公営ギャンブルです。

In Japan, horse racing is government run gambling.

もし収入がものすごく低いのであれば、安い公営のアパートに住めるかもしれませんよ。

If your income is really low, you may be able to live in a cheap public apartment.

Kanji Composition