1The general public — an unspecified, unrelated mass of people in society, used in expressions like 公衆の面前 (in front of the public) or 公衆衛生 (public health).
公衆の面前で怒鳴るのは大人げない。
Shouting in front of the public is childish behavior.
駅前にはまだ公衆電話が一台残っている。
There is still one public phone left in front of the station.
感染症の拡大を防ぐには公衆衛生の意識が欠かせない。
Public health awareness is essential to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.