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.
公的(こうてき)な機関(きかん)に相談(そうだん)した。
I consulted a public institution.
公的(こうてき)な文書(ぶんしょ)には署名(しょめい)が必要(ひつよう)です。
A signature is required on official documents.
公的(こうてき)な支援(しえん)を受(う)けるには申請(しんせい)が必要(ひつよう)になります。
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).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 公的(こうてき)な機関(きかん): public institution
  • 公的(こうてき)な支援(しえん): public assistance
  • 公的(こうてき)な資金(しきん): public funds
  • 公的(こうてき)な文書(ぶんしょ): official document
  • 公的(こうてき)な立場(たちば): official position

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 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

CONTRAST:

  • 公的(こうてき)な ↔ 私的(してき)な: public vs. private
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