Meaning

Primary

Public

Alternative

Public Institution

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

It's public establishment. It is public.

Reading

こうせつ
  • 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

来年度から、公設の委員会を設けることになりました。

Starting next year we will establish a public committee.

確かあの公園に公設の便所があったはずだよ。

If I remember correctly, I think there is a public restroom in that park.

もし沖縄を旅行するなら、牧志公設市場に行った方がいいよ。

If you travel to Okinawa, you should go to Makishi Public Market.

Kanji Composition