公私

Reading

Kana: こうし
Romaji: koushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

public and private; official and personal; government and people

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ク、 おおやけ
Meanings: public, prince, official, governmental
Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし
Meanings: private, I, me

Example Sentences

公私(こうし)混同(こんどう)してはいけない。
➥You should not confuse business with personal affairs.
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公私(こうし)のけじめをつけなければいけません。
➥We should draw the line between public and private affairs.
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