警官学校

keikan gakkō
nounIntermediate police academy
⚖️Law
formal

An educational institution where individuals train to become police officers, typically covering law enforcement techniques, legal studies, physical training, and ethics.

警官学校では、法律や犯罪学の授業が多い。

At the police academy, there are many classes on law and criminology.

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In Japan, police academies are operated by the National Police Agency and are highly competitive to enter.

Collocations

警官学校を卒業するto graduate from the police academy警官学校のカリキュラムthe police academy curriculum

Related Phrases

警察官phrase
police officer
警察官採用試験phrase
police officer recruitment exam

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This term is used formally in discussions about law enforcement education and careers.

Gold Rule

Formal Context

Use this term when discussing official police training institutions.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 警官 (police officer) and 学校 (school).

📝Usage Notes

The term specifically refers to institutions that train police officers, not general law enforcement training programs.

Word Breakdown

警官
police officer
root
+
学校
school
root
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