消防署
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Base noun form. Refers to a facility where firefighters work and fire trucks are stationed. Example: 『消防署に行く』 (shoubousho ni iku, 'to go to the fire station').
Theme
User and their neighbor Yumi are walking home when they see smoke in the distance and discuss calling emergency services.
消防署
しょうぼうしょ
fire station
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shou' (sounds like 'show') of fire trucks at a 'benjo' (sounds like 'ben' in 消防署) — it's a fire station putting on a show! 'Show-benjo' → 消防署 (shoubousho, 'fire station').
Cultural Note
In Japan, fire stations (『消防署』 shoubousho) are crucial for emergency services and often host community events like fire drills. They are easily recognizable by their red vehicles and sirens.
Forms
Base: 消防署Base noun form. Refers to a facility where firefighters work and fire trucks are stationed. Example: 『消防署に行く』 (shoubousho ni iku, 'to go to the fire station').