警官に助けを求める

keikan ni tasuke o motomeru
phraseIntermediate to seek help from a police officer
formal

To ask for assistance or protection from a police officer, typically in a situation of danger or emergency.

犯罪者に追われているとき、私は警官に助けを求めました。

When I was being chased by a criminal, I sought help from a police officer.

事故現場で、私は警官に助けを求めました。

At the scene of the accident, I asked a police officer for help.

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This phrase is commonly used in formal or urgent situations where immediate assistance from law enforcement is needed.

Related Phrases

助けを呼ぶphrase
to call for help
警察に通報するphrase
to report to the police

💡Pro Tip

Formal Context

This phrase is appropriate for formal or urgent situations where immediate assistance from law enforcement is needed.

Gold Rule

Usage in Emergencies

This phrase is commonly used in emergencies or dangerous situations to seek help from a police officer.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 警官 (keikan, police officer), に (ni, to), 助け (tasuke, help), を (wo, object marker), and 求める (motomeru, to seek).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in formal or urgent situations where immediate assistance from law enforcement is needed. It can also be used in written or spoken contexts to describe seeking help from a police officer.

Word Breakdown

警官
police officer
noun
+
to
particle
+
助け
help
noun
+
object marker
particle
+
求める
to seek
verb
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