Meaning

Primary

Police

Alternative

Policeman

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Those who patrol and inspect on their patrols are the police or policeman.

Reading

じゅんさ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その巡査は、スコッチを一気にゴクリと半分飲み干した。

The policeman drank half the scotch in one gulp.

Kanji Composition