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公
公 (readings: こう, おおやけ; Japanese kanji) means “public”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 公園 (park).
What does 公 mean?
| Kanji | 公 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | public |
| Readings | こう, おおやけ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 公
公 is read こう or おおやけ depending on the word.
Example words with 公
| Example | 公園 (park) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14