警官
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Base noun form. Refers to a police officer in general. Use with particles like 『は』 (wa, topic) or 『が』 (ga, subject) in sentences, e.g., 『警官がいます』 (keikan ga imasu, 'There is a police officer').
Theme
User is lost in a new neighborhood and asks a police officer, Officer Tanaka, for directions to the nearest station.
警官
けいかん
police officer
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'key' (警官 keikan sounds like 'key can') that a police officer uses to unlock safety — 'Key can' protect you → 警官 (keikan, 'police officer').
Cultural Note
In Japan, police officers are often seen as helpful and approachable. They patrol on bicycles or in small police boxes called 『交番』 (kōban, 'police box'), where you can ask for directions or report minor issues.
Forms
Base: 警官Base noun form. Refers to a police officer in general. Use with particles like 『は』 (wa, topic) or 『が』 (ga, subject) in sentences, e.g., 『警官がいます』 (keikan ga imasu, 'There is a police officer').