公 的(こうてき)な

こうてきな

na-adjective

official; public; governmental

1. official; public; governmental

Describes something related to public institutions, government, or official capacity, as opposed to private or personal matters.

I consulted a public institution.

A signature is required on official documents.

An application is required to receive public assistance.

Describes matters relating to the public sphere, government, or official institutions. Forms a natural pair with 私的(してき)な (private, personal).

公(おおやけ)の: public, official — native Japanese word, slightly less formal
公式(こうしき)な: formal, official — emphasizes being formally recognized or sanctioned
国(くに)の: national, governmental — more specific to national government
公的(こうてき)な ↔ 私的(してき)な: public vs. private

Related Words

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