JLPT · Level 78
45 words
Japanese word
消防署
Pronunciation
Romajishōbōsho
Meaning
- nounfire station
Example
消防署は駅の近くにあります。shō bō sho wa eki no chika ku ni a ri ma su
The fire station is near the station.
More examples
消防署は学校の近くです。shō bō sho wa gak kō no chika ku de su
The fire station is near the school.
火事を見つけたら、すぐ消防署に連絡してください。ka ji o mi tsu ke ta ra su gu shō bō sho ni ren raku shi te ku da sa i
If you see a fire, please contact the fire station immediately.
Core concept
Refers to a local facility where firefighters and fire engines are based for emergency response.
Common phrases
消防署に連絡するshō bō sho ni ren raku su ru
contact the fire station
消防署の前shō bō sho no mae
in front of the fire station
Definition in Japanese
消防活動を行うために消防士や消防車などが配置される施設。shō bō katsu dō o okona u ta me ni shō bō shi ya shō bō sha na do ga hai chi sa re ru shi setsu
Word origin
消防署 (shōbōsho, "fire station") combines 消 (shō, "extinguish"), 防 (bō, "prevent"), and 署 (sho, "office or station").
Usage tips
- On Japanese maps and public signs, 消防署 (shōbōsho) commonly appears as a landmark near other public facilities.