公

N1

こう

[kou]

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Meanings

1.Noun

public affair; government matter; the state; the government; the public

2.NounSuffix

duke; prince

3.Suffix

Sir; Lord

4.Suffix

familiar or derogatory suffix

Other Readings

「公」 has another reading with different meanings.

公（おおやけ）
official; governmental; formal

Related Words

あたいsee also
I; me

Examples

歴史上の公たちは政治に大きな影響を与えていた。

Dukes in history had great influence on politics.

その公は領地で絶大な権力を持っていたと伝えられる。

It is said that the duke held absolute power in his territory.

公はその要求を断った。

The lord refused the demand.