公立 (こうりつ)
Definition
公立 refers to public institutions or schools that are funded and operated by the government.
Analogy
Think of a public park that is maintained and funded by the local government. Just like how anyone can freely access and enjoy a public park, public schools are open to all students in the community.
Related terms
私立 (しりつ): Private institutions or schools that are privately funded and operated.
国立 (こくりつ): National institutions or schools that are funded and operated by the national government.
高校 (こうこう): High school, which can be either 公立 or 私立.
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