Translation and Meaning of: 公正 - kousei

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 公正 (kousei) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kousei

Kana: こうせい

Type: noun

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公正

Translation / Meaning: justice; equity; impartiality

Meaning in English: justice;fairness;impartiality

Definition: To have a fair and impartial attitude.

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Explanation and Etymology - (公正) kousei

公正 (こうせい) is a Japanese word that means justice, equity, impartiality. It is composed of the kanji 公 (kou), which means public, official, government, and 正 (sei), which means correct, fair, exact. The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when the concept of justice began to be developed in Japan. The word 公正 is often used in legal and political contexts to refer to justice and equity in the decisions and actions of the government and public institutions.

How to Write in Japanese - (公正) kousei

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Synonyms and Similar - (公正) kousei

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正義; 公平; 公正さ; 公平さ; 公正性; 公平性

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Words with the same pronunciation: こうせい kousei

Example Sentences - (公正) kousei

Below are some example sentences:

司法は公正であるべきだ。

Shihou wa kousei de aru beki da

Justice must be impartial.

The judiciary must be fair.

  • 司法 (shihou) - judicial system
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 公正 (kousei) - justice, impartiality
  • である (dearu) - to be
  • べき (beki) - should, duty
  • だ (da) - to be

この試験の採点は公正に行われました。

Kono shiken no saiten wa kousei ni okonawaremashita

The correction of this exam was done fairly.

The score of this exam was quite fair.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
  • 試験 - noun meaning "exam" or "test"
  • の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
  • 採点 - noun meaning "correction" or "evaluation"
  • は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 公正 - adjective meaning "fair" or "impartial"
  • に - particle that indicates the way or manner in which something is done
  • 行われました - verb in the passive form meaning "was accomplished" or "was done"

この取引は公正であることが保証されています。

Kono torihiki wa kōsei de aru koto ga hoshō sarete imasu

This transaction is guaranteed as fair.

  • この (kono) - this, this
  • 取引 (torihiki) - transaction, negotiation
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 公正 (kousei) - justice, equity
  • である (dearu) - to be
  • こと (koto) - thing, fact
  • が (ga) - subject particle
  • 保証 (hoshou) - warranty, assurance
  • されています (sareteimasu) - to be done, to be being done

この法廷は公正である。

Kono houtei wa kousei de aru

This court is fair.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
  • 法廷 - noun meaning "court" or "courtroom"
  • は - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "this court"
  • 公正 - adjective meaning "fair" or "impartial"
  • である - verb that indicates the polite and formal form of "to be" or "to stay"

この判決は公正であると信じています。

Kono hanketsu wa kōsei de aru to shinjiteimasu

I believe this decision is fair.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
  • 判決 - Noun that means "verdict" or "sentence"
  • は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 公正 - adjective meaning "fair" or "impartial"
  • である - verb to be in its formal form
  • と - particle that indicates direct quotation
  • 信じています - verb that means "believe" or "trust" in a polite and present form

この制度は公正であると信じています。

Kono seido wa kōsei de aru to shinjiteimasu

I believe this system is fair.

  • この制度 - This policy/system
  • は - Topic particle
  • 公正 - Justo/imparcial
  • である - To be
  • と - Quote particle
  • 信じています - Acredito

公正な判断をすることが重要です。

Kousei na handan wo suru koto ga juuyou desu

It is important to do fair judgments.

It is important to make a fair decision.

  • 公正な - adjective meaning "fair" or "impartial"
  • 判断 - noun meaning "judgment" or "decision"
  • を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
  • する - verb meaning "to do" or "to accomplish"
  • こと - noun indicating an abstract action or event
  • が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
  • 重要 - adjective meaning "important"
  • です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence
  • . - punctuation mark that indicates the end of the sentence

審判は公正であるべきだ。

Shinpan wa kousei de aru beki da

The referee must be fair.

  • 審判 - referee/judge
  • は - topic particle
  • 公正 - justice/impartiality
  • で - mode particle
  • ある - verb "to be/estar" in the present tense
  • べき - suffix that indicates obligation/ necessity
  • だ - verb "to be" in the present (casual form)

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Other words of the same type: noun

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国有

Kana: こくゆう

Romaji: kokuyuu

Translation / Meaning:

national property

Kana: こ

Romaji: ko

Translation / Meaning:

counter for houses

反射

Kana: はんしゃ

Romaji: hansha

Translation / Meaning:

reflection; reverberation

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