Japanese word

警視

Pronunciation

Romajikeishi

Meaning

  • nounpolice superintendent

Example

警視が記者に話します。kei shi ga ki sha ni hana shi ma su

The police superintendent talks to the reporters.

Illustration for 警視 (police superintendent)

More examples

会議の後で、私は警視に質問します。kai gi no ato de watashi wa kei shi ni shitsu mon shi ma su

After the meeting, I will ask the police superintendent a question.

Core concept

Refers to an official police rank that carries more authority than the rank of 警部 (keibu).

Common phrases

  • 警視に質問するkei shi ni shitsu mon su ru

    ask the police superintendent a question

Similar words

警部keibu: A police rank for an officer who leads investigations or commands a police unit.
警察官keisatsukan: A person employed to enforce laws and protect public safety.

Definition in Japanese

警察組織における階級の一つで、警部より上の地位。kei satsu so shiki ni o ke ru kai kyū no hito tsu de kei bu yo ri ue no chi i

Word origin

The compound 警視 (keishi) joins 警 (kei, "guard") with 視 (shi, "watch"), linking the rank to the duty of overseeing public safety.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese news reports, 警視 (keishi) appears when an officer's formal rank matters, while 警察官 (keisatsukan) is used for a police officer in general.

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