警官

けいかん

Police officer

N5noun·keikan

How to remember it

警 (warn/protect) + 官 (official) — an official who protects and keeps order.

Example sentences

  • 警官が道を渡るのを手伝ってくれた。

    けいかんがみちをわたるのをてつだってくれた。

    A police officer helped me cross the street.

  • あそこに警官が立っています。

    あそこにけいかんがたっています。

    A police officer is standing over there.

Usage

Formal term; casual speech often uses お巡りさん.

Related words

警察お巡りさん警備

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