- 公園 — park
- 公立 — public (institution)
- 公開 — opening to the public
- 公式 — official
- 公平 — fairness
- 公務員 — public servant
公 is a compound of 八 (to divide) and 厶 (private). Together, they suggest something that is *not private* — in other words, public. It’s used in many words related to government, fairness, and openness.
公園で遊びました。
I played at the park.
これは 公式な発表です。
This is an official announcement.
🎧 Practice the native pronunciation of 公.