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
noseIs typically understood as a nose in a sideview which is directed to the left.
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Vocabulary

 公  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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