Memory phrase for the Kanji: 公


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Meaning public, official

Pronunciation


ōyake

Explanation

Top: eight , bottom: nose (in side view)

Mnemonic


 
Eight noses stand for the public.

Radicals

eight
public
noseThis radical is typically understood as a nose in a sideview that is seen from the left.
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 Vocabulary

おおやけ  prince, lord, duke, public, daimyo, companion, subordinate
公園 こうえん  (public) park
公務員 こうむいん  government worker, public (civil) servant
不公平 ふ・こうへい  unfairness, injustice
公明 こうめい  fairness, justice
公認 こうにん  official recognition, authorization, accreditation
公表 こうひょう  official announcement, proclamation
公衆 こうしゅう  the public
公立 こうりつ  public (institution)

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