Japanese Conversation · Level 79
76 words
Japanese word
刑事
Pronunciation
Romajikeiji
Meaning
- noundetective
Example
あの刑事は忙しいです。a no kei ji wa isoga shi i de su
That detective is busy.
More examples
彼は将来、刑事になりたいです。kare wa shō rai kei ji ni na ri ta i de su
He wants to become a detective in the future.
Core concept
Describes a police officer whose official work is to investigate crimes and identify suspects.
Common phrases
刑事になるkei ji ni na ru
become a detective
Similar words
探偵tantei: A person who investigates cases, often as a private professional.
Definition in Japanese
犯罪を捜査し、犯人を特定する警察官。han zai o sō sa shi han nin o toku tei su ru kei satsu kan
Word origin
刑事 (keiji) is formed from 刑 (kei, "punishment") and 事 (ji, "matter"), so its parts point to matters of criminal law.
Usage tips
- The word often appears in the fixed phrase 刑事ドラマ (keiji dorama) for a crime drama centered on police detectives.