Kanji · N4 · 4 strokes

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Kanji for public.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)コウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)おおやけNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

公 carries the meaning public.

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How to write 公

Trace 公 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 公
Animated stroke order — 4 strokes
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Common compounds with 公

こうえんpark
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公 in context

こうえんにこどもがいます

There are children in the park.

こうえんをさんぽします

I take a walk in the park.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 公 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 公 (public) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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