127.公

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公

1. Meaning and Reading

  • fair, public, official
  • Onyomi : こう
  • Kunyomi : おおやけ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 八 : eight
  • 厶 : private

Eight people (八) sharing an individual’s portion (厶) — symbolizing fairness and publicness.

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3. Example Words

公園 こうえん
park

Take a walk in the park.

公の場 おおやけのば
public place

Give a speech in a public place.