Translation and Meaning of: 警官 - keikan

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 警官 (keikan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: keikan

Kana: けいかん

Type: noun

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警官

Translation / Meaning: policeman

Meaning in English: policeman

Definition: A person whose job is to control crime and maintain public order.

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- Synonyms
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Explanation and Etymology - (警官) keikan

警官 (けいかん) is a Japanese word meaning "policeman" or "police officer". It is composed of the characters 警 (けい), which means "alert" or "vigilance", and 官 (かん), which means "official" or "public official". The word originates from ancient China, where the role of police was exercised by government officials. From the 19th century, with the modernization of Japan, the police became an official institution and the word 警官 started to be used to refer to its members. Today, the Japanese police are known for their efficiency and low level of violence.

How to Write in Japanese - (警官) keikan

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Synonyms and Similar - (警官) keikan

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巡査; 警察官; 警部; 警視; 警部補; 警部補補; 警部補長; 警部長; 警視庁; 警視庁長官; 警視庁警部; 警視庁警部補; 警視庁警部補補; 警視庁警部補長; 警視庁警部長.

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Words with the same pronunciation: けいかん keikan

Example Sentences - (警官) keikan

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Kana: ふごう

Romaji: fugou

Translation / Meaning:

rich person; millionaire

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Kana: じょうき

Romaji: jyouki

Translation / Meaning:

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Kana: ぴかぴか

Romaji: pikapika

Translation / Meaning:

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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