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警官
keikan
police officer
警官が犯人を逮捕しました。
The police officer arrested the criminal.
formal
A police officer; a member of the police force responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the law.
警官は交通違反を取り締まっています。
The police officers are enforcing traffic violations.
警官は犯罪を防ぐために働いています。
Police officers work to prevent crime.
The term '警官' is a formal and respectful way to refer to police officers in Japan. It is commonly used in official contexts and media.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
'警官' is the formal term for police officers. In informal contexts, you might hear '警察' (keisatsu) or '巡査' (junsa) depending on the rank and situation.
Gold Rule
Respectful Address
When addressing a police officer, it is polite to use '警官' or '警察官' to show respect for their role in maintaining public safety.
Word Origin
The term '警官' is composed of '警' (kei) meaning 'warning' or 'alert' and '官' (kan) meaning 'official' or 'government officer'. Together, it refers to an official responsible for public safety and law enforcement.
Usage Notes
While '警官' is the formal term for police officers, '警察官' is also commonly used. '巡査' refers specifically to patrol officers, while '警部' refers to higher-ranking officers.
Word Breakdown
警
warning, alert
root官
official, government officer
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