English–Japanese
“investigator” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisōsakan
Example
捜査官は事件を調べています。sō sa kan wa ji ken o shira be te i ma su
The investigator is looking into the case.
How to say “investigator” in Japanese
“Investigator” in Japanese is 捜査官 (sōsakan).
Describes a public official whose work is to examine a case closely and establish the facts behind it.
Example sentences with 捜査官
経験豊富な捜査官が目撃者に話を聞きました。kei ken hō fu na sō sa kan ga moku geki sha ni hanashi o ki ki ma shi ta
An experienced investigator interviewed the witness.
Tips for using 捜査官
- The English word investigator is often broader than detective, and 捜査官 (sōsakan) likewise focuses on the act of investigating rather than on a particular police rank.