Japanese

けいかん
Meaning: police officer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

警
官

Example sentences

The police officer is chasing the thief.
警官は暴れる男を地面に抑え込んだ。
The police officer pinned the thrashing man to the ground.
警官は空に向けて威嚇発砲した。
The police officer fired a warning shot into the air.
犯人は警官の姿を見ると、すぐに逃げ去った。
The culprit fled as soon as he saw the police.
警官に誰何された
I was challenged by a police officer.

Usage Notes

A formal term for a police officer, often used in news or formal writing. In daily conversation, 'お巡りさん' is also common.

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