公衆

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 公衆 is read こうしゅう.
• Basic usage: It refers to the public or general population.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A public place
  • 公衆の場: a place open to or shared by members of the public.
• Audience for public release
  • 公衆に公開される: material is made available to the general public.