Meaning

Primary

Police

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

They warn you and they guess when you've done something wrong (with evidence, of course!). They are the police.

Reading

けいさつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

動くな!警察だ。

Don't move! It's the police.

きっと警察は助けてくれません。

I am sure the police will not help me.

警察に電話した方がいいんじゃない?

Maybe we should call the police?

Kanji Composition