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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Translation / Meaning: policeman
Meaning in English: policeman
Definition: A person whose job is to control crime and maintain public order.
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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
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
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.
Words containing: 警官
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Words with the same pronunciation: けいかん keikan
Example Sentences - (警官) keikan
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "policeman" é "(警官) keikan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.