警察署
警察署に行きました。
I went to the police station.
A 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.