(こうせい)

こうせい
noun/na-adjective
fairness, impartiality, justice
See also: 構成(こうせい) (structure, composition)
1. fairness, impartiality
The quality of treating all parties equally without bias.
公正(こうせい)(もと)める
To demand fairness.
公正(こうせい)(たも)たれている
Fairness is being maintained.
To work toward social fairness.
2. just, fair
Acting in accordance with what is right and equitable.
公正(こうせい)判断(はんだん)(くだ)
To make a fair judgment.
To strive for fair dealings.
Trials must be conducted fairly.

公正(こうせい) means fairness or impartiality.

FORMS:

  • Noun: 公正(こうせい) (fairness)
  • Na-adjective: 公正(こうせい)な (fair)
  • Adverb: 公正(こうせい)に (fairly)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 公正(こうせい)競争(きょうそう) (fair competition)
  • 公正(こうせい)選挙(せんきょ) (fair election)
  • 公正(こうせい)取引(とりひき) (fair trade)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 公平(こうへい): fair, impartial (more common in everyday speech)
  • 公正(こうせい): fair, just (slightly more formal/legal)