Japanese

けいじ
Meaning: detective; criminal investigator
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

刑
事

Example sentences

The veteran detective uncovered the truth of the case.
刑事は容疑者に証拠を突きつけた
The detective thrust the evidence before the suspect.
刑事は殺しの現場に急行した。
The detective rushed to the scene of the murder.
刑事は徹底的な捜査によって、犯人を窮地に追い込んだ。
The detective cornered the suspect through a thorough investigation.
刑事は容疑者をマークしている。
The detective is keeping a close eye on the suspect.
刑事は容疑者を厳しく締め上げた。
The detective grilled the suspect severely.
刑事は容疑者に証拠を突き付けた。
The detective thrust the evidence before the suspect.
刑事たちは事件の手がかりを求めて聞き込みを続けている。
The detectives are continuing their investigation by asking around for clues to the incident.
犯人は自分を逮捕した刑事を逆恨みした
The criminal bore a grudge against the detective who arrested him.
刑事は家族を惨殺した犯人を突き止めると誓った。
The detective swore to find the culprit who brutally murdered the family.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to police officers in the criminal investigation division. They often work in plain clothes, unlike uniformed patrol officers.

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