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[おおやけ(公)]
ooyake
no adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 公

no adjective, noun
  1. official; governmental; formal
  2. public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common
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  1. being public knowledge; being out in the open; exposure to public view (as 公にする or 公になる)
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Definition and Synonyms for 公

Open information that has become public
Synonyms: 公, 公, 君, 周知, 明るみ, 明るむ

Meanings for each kanji in 公

» public; prince; official; governmental

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General Knowledge knowledge that is available to anyone
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Sample Sentences for 公

The matter should be tried in public.
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It may be unwise of you to advertise your presence.
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Making this matter public would have an effect on our sales, so we're going to overlook it this once.
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The politician had to take back his words and eat crow.
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Many countries have passed laws to prohibit people from smoking in public places.
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