警察署(けいさつしょ)

けいさつしょ
noun
police station
1. police station
A building where police officers work and where citizens can report crimes or seek assistance.
財布(さいふ)をなくしたので警察署(けいさつしょ)に届(とど)けました。
I lost my wallet so I reported it to the police station.
一番(いちばん)近(ちか)い警察署(けいさつしょ)はどこですか。
Where is the nearest police station?
警察署(けいさつしょ)でパスポートの届(とど)け出(で)をしました。
I filed a report about my passport at the police station.

警察署(けいさつしょ) is a formal police station serving as the main administrative office for police operations in an area.

WORD FORMATION:

  • 警察(けいさつ) (police) + 署(しょ) (station/office) = police station

DISTINCTIONS:

  • 警察署(けいさつしょ): Main police station (handles major incidents, paperwork, licenses)
  • 交番(こうばん): Small police box/substation found throughout neighborhoods
  • 派出所(はしゅつじょ): Substation (similar to 交番(こうばん))

COMMON USES:

  • 届(とど)け出(で)をする: to file a report
  • 落(お)とし物(もの)を届(とど)ける: to turn in lost items
  • 免許(めんきょ)の更新(こうしん): license renewal
  • 事故(じこ)届(とど)け: accident report

CULTURAL NOTES:
Japan's 交番(こうばん) system places small police posts throughout neighborhoods. Officers there handle minor issues and are known for helping with directions. For serious matters or paperwork, people go to the main 警察署(けいさつしょ). Japan's police are generally approachable and helpful.

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Added 2026.1.7 21:19 · Revised 2026.2.24 7:54
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