1.
openly; publicly; in public
Doing something in a visible, unconcealed manner, without hiding it from others. Often used when the openness itself is noteworthy or surprising.
Used both as an adverb (公然と) and as a な-adjective (公然の/公然な). Describes actions or situations that are visible to everyone, without concealment. Often implies that the openness is noteworthy — something that might be expected to be hidden is instead done in plain view.
Common collocations
- 公然と批判する: to openly criticize
- 公然の秘密: an open secret
- 公然と反対する: to openly oppose
- 公然わいせつ: public indecency (legal term)