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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

公益

Reading

Kana: こうえき
Romaji: koueki
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

public interest; public benefit; public good

See also: 私益

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ク、 おおやけ
Meanings: public, prince, official, governmental
Readings: エキ、 ヤク、 ま.す
Meanings: benefit, gain, profit, advantage

Example Sentence

公益(こうえき)事業(じぎょう)部門(ぶもん)(きゅう)成長(せいちょう)見込(みこ)んでいます。
➥We expect rapid growth of the utilities sector.
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