公 — Public
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Common Japanese Words with 公 (Public)
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A public (公) garden (園) is a park.
Frequently Asked Questions About 公 (Public)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 公 (Public)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 公 ("Public", read as こう) is: The lady plays piano in public to create a sense of community (こう). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 公 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 公 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 公 means "Public". Its primary reading is こう (On'yomi: こう; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 公?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 公 include: 公園 (こうえん - (public) park).
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