奉公
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 奉公
1
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship
Examples
彼は息子を仕立屋に奉公に出した。
He bound his son to a tailor.
2
public duty; public service
Kanji in this Word
奉
8 strokes
Frequency: 1624
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
observance
offer
present
dedicate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たてまつ.る
まつ.る
ほう.ずる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とも
やす
公
4 strokes
Frequency: 118
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
public
prince
official
governmental
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おおやけ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あきら
き
きみ
きん
たか
ただし
とも
ひろ
まさ
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