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JLPT N3 Intermediate

公衆

The general public, primarily used as a formal prefix for shared facilities.

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公衆電話 public phone
公衆トイレ public restroom
公衆衛生 public health
公衆浴場 public bath
Noun

The Public" / "For Public Use

Designates facilities, services, or systems intended for use by the general population rather than specific individuals.

Example

駅 の 近く に 公衆電話 は あり ます か ?

Is there a public phone near the station?

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公衆
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The general public, primarily used as a formal prefix for shared facilities.
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