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JLPT N2

巡査

巡査 is the official rank for a “patrol officer” or “constable.” It’s a formal term you’ll hear in the news or when a specific rank is mentioned.

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お巡りさん omawari-san, friendly term
警察官 keisatsukan, general term for "police officer"
Noun

"Patrol Officer" / "Constable"

The official title for the lowest rank of police officer in Japan, equivalent to a patrol officer or constable.

Example

彼 は 警察学校 を 卒業し 、 巡査 に なっ た ばかり だ 。

He just graduated from the police academy and became a patrol officer.

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巡査 is the official rank for a "patrol officer" or "constable." It's a formal term you'll hear in the news or when a specific rank is mentioned.
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