Japanese word

公的

Pronunciation

Romajikōteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivepublic

Example

公的な機関で働いています。kō teki na ki kan de hatara i te i ma su

I work for a public institution.

Illustration for 公的 (public)

More examples

公的な発表があるまで、詳細は明らかにされません。kō teki na hap pyō ga a ru ma de shō sai wa aki ra ka ni sa re ma se n

The details will not be revealed until there is an official announcement.

Core concept

Marks something as belonging to the public sphere and connected with institutions that serve society.

Common phrases

  • 公的な発表kō teki na hap pyō

    official announcement

  • 公的文書kō teki bun sho

    official document

  • 公的機関kō teki ki kan

    public agency

Similar words

公共的kōkyōteki: Connected with matters, facilities, or services shared by society.
公益的kōekiteki: Aimed at protecting or advancing the common good of society.

Definition in Japanese

国や地方公共団体など公の機関や社会全体に関わるさま。kuni ya chi hō kō kyō dan tai na do ōyake no ki kan ya sha kai zen tai ni kaka wa ru sa ma

Word origin

公 (kō, "public") and 的 (teki, "relating to") combine in 公的 (kōteki) to describe a connection with public affairs or institutions.

Usage tips

  • 公的 (kōteki) can describe a position or institution connected with public service, not merely something that anyone can see or use.

Other meanings

  • officialna-adjective

Opposites

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