English–Japanese
“police box” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōban
Example
交番で道を聞きます。kō ban de michi o ki ki ma su
I ask for directions at the police box.
How to say “police box” in Japanese
“Police box” in Japanese is 交番 (kōban).
A nearby place that keeps police assistance accessible for everyday local problems and questions.
Example sentences with 交番
財布を落としたので、交番に届けます。sai fu o o to shi ta no de kō ban ni todo ke ma su
I lost my wallet, so I will report it at the police box.
Tips for using 交番
- In Britain, police box once referred to small police stations used for local communication, while in Japan the term commonly describes a staffed neighborhood post.