This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: こう
Romaji: kou
Kana
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Definitions

suf
1

public matter; governmental matter

See also: (reading し)
2

prince; duke

3

lord; sir

4

familiar or derogatory suffix

Note: after a name, etc.

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ク、 おおやけ
Meanings: public, prince, official, governmental

Example Sentences

(わたし)公務員(こうむいん)です。
➥I'm a government worker.
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(わたし)公園(こうえん)()く。
➥I go to the park.
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公園(こうえん)散歩(さんぽ)なう。
➥I'm taking a walk in a park.
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(わたし)公園(こうえん)(ある)く。
➥I walk to the park.
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公平(こうへい)にやろうぜ!
➥Fair does!
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公園(こうえん)()きなさい。
➥Go to the park.
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