1.
damage report; crime report; report filed with the police
A formal report submitted to the police notifying them that one has been the victim of a crime or has suffered damage or loss. Filing this report is the first step in a police investigation.
警察に被害届を出した。
I filed a report with the police.
盗難に遭ったので、すぐに被害届を提出した。
I was the victim of theft, so I immediately filed a police report.
被害届を出さないと、保険の請求ができない場合がある。
In some cases, you cannot file an insurance claim without submitting a police report.
USAGE:
Filing a 被害届 at a police station is an important practical step in Japan when one is a victim of crime or property damage. It does not automatically trigger a criminal investigation but is often necessary for insurance claims and official records.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 被害届を出す (to file a police report)
- 被害届を提出する (to submit a police report, formal)
- 被害届を受理する (to accept a police report)
- 被害届を取り下げる (to withdraw a police report)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 告訴: criminal complaint (stronger, formally requesting prosecution)
- 届出: notification, report (general administrative term)