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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

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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