What does the kanji 公 mean?

The kanji 公 (ōyake) means "public, prince, official, governmental". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "ōyake"?

"ōyake" is written with the kanji 公, meaning "public, prince, official, governmental". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) こう (kō), kunyomi (native Japanese) おおやけ (ōyake). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 公?

Write 公 ("public") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.