Translation of Japanese word "警察官" to English
警察官
けいさつかん
[keisatsukan]
IPA: /keːsatsɯkaɴ/
Meaning
NounA peace officer who is a member of a police force.
How to use
警察官 (keisatsukan) — 'police officer'. Also commonly called お巡りさん (omawarisan) casually, or 警察 (keisatsu) for the police in general.
🇬🇧 English
police officer
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 警察官
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): けいさつかん
Romaji Transcription: keisatsukan
Example Sentences
警察官は市の安全を守るために働いています。
けいさつかんは しの あんぜんを まもる ために はたらいています。
The police officer works to protect the city's safety.
彼は警察官になりたいと考えています。
かれは けいさつかんに なりたいと かんがえています。
He wants to become a police officer.
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Common phrases
- 警察官に聞く— ask a police officer
- 警察官が来る— a police officer comes
- 交番の警察官— police officer at the box
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Frequency rank: #453 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "警察官" mean?▼
The Japanese word "警察官" means "police officer" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "警察官"?▼
The word "警察官" is read as "けいさつかん" (keisatsukan). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A person who works to enforce laws and prevent crimes.".
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