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police, police station
The civil force responsible for maintaining public order.
警察に行く。
To go to the police.
警察を呼んでください。
Please call the police.
事故があったので、警察が来た。
There was an accident, so the police came.
財布をなくしたから、警察に行った。
I lost my wallet, so I went to the police.
夜危ないことがあったら、すぐに警察に電話してください。
If something dangerous happens at night, please call the police right away.
警察 refers to the police force or, by extension, the police station.
RELATED TERMS:
- 警察官: police officer
- 警察署: police station
- 交番: police box (neighborhood mini-station)
- おまわりさん: police officer (casual/friendly)
- 刑事: detective
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 警察を呼ぶ: to call the police
- 警察に届ける: to report to the police
- 警察に届けを出す: to file a report
- 警察に捕まる: to be caught by police
EMERGENCY:
Dial 110 for police in Japan (百十番).