警察

けいさつ

Police; police station

N4noun·keisatsu

How to remember it

警 (warn) + 察 (examine) — those who warn and investigate.

Example sentences

  • 警察を呼びました。

    けいさつをよびました。

    I called the police.

  • 警察署は駅の近くにあります。

    けいさつしょはえきのちかくにあります。

    The police station is near the station.

Usage

Covers both the force and a station; dial 110 for emergencies in Japan.

Related words

警察署警官交番泥棒

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