公
public · prince · official · governmental
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
八 + 厶
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eight and private. Dividing private.
Symbolism
Public, fair, open. Represents public.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
公平無私
こうへいむし
impartiality; fair play; impartiality
公明正大
こうめいせいだい
fair; just and upright; open and honest; fair
丁稚奉公
でっちぼうこう
apprenticeship; apprenticeship
滅私奉公
めっしほうこう
selfless devotion; selfless devotion
公序良俗
こうじょりょうぞく
public order and morals; social standards; public policy; public order and morals
至公至平
しこうしへい
completely fair or just; completely fair or just
公私混同
こうしこんどう
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters; mixing of public and private affairs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 公 mean in Japanese?
公 means public, prince, official, governmental.
How do you read 公?
On'yomi: コウ、ク (KOU, KU). Kun'yomi: おおやけ (ooyake).
How many strokes does 公 have?
公 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 八 (eight).
Is 公 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 公 (public, prince, official, governmental) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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