警察署
keisatsu-shoA police station, the main building or headquarters of a police department where officers work and where citizens can report crimes or seek assistance.
警察署に事件を報告しました。
I reported the incident to the police station.
警察署で失くした物を届けました。
I turned in a lost item at the police station.
This is the standard term for a police station in Japan. It can refer to both local police stations and larger prefectural police headquarters.
💡Pro Tip
Police Station Hierarchy
In Japan, '警察署' is typically the main station for a city or district, while '警察本部' refers to prefectural headquarters.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 警察 (police) and 署 (office/building). The term reflects the administrative nature of police facilities in Japan.
📝Usage Notes
While '警察署' refers to the main police station, '交番' refers to smaller neighborhood police boxes where officers are stationed for immediate response.