English–Japanese
“general public” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōshū
Example
その発表は公衆の関心を集めました。so no hap pyō wa kō shū no kan shin o atsu me ma shi ta
The announcement attracted the general public's attention.
How to say “general public” in Japanese
“General public” in Japanese is 公衆 (kōshū).
Refers to a broad, unspecified group of people regarded as one public body.
Example sentences with 公衆
この制度は公衆の安全を守るために必要です。ko no sei do wa kō shū no an zen o mamo ru ta me ni hitsu yō de su
This system is necessary to protect public safety.
Tips for using 公衆
- In conversational Japanese, 公衆 (kōshū) often sounds formal or institutional, while ordinary speech usually expresses the same idea in more familiar terms.