警

JLPT N3

Warn, police

Readings

On’yomi: ケイ (kei)

Structure

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Vocabulary

警察

けいさつ

police

警告

けいこく

warning

警備

けいび

security

警戒

けいかい

vigilance

警官

けいかん

police officer

Example Sentences

警察に行きます。

けいさつにいきます。

I go to the police.

警告します。

けいこくします。

I warn.

警備します。

けいびします。

I provide security.

警戒します。

けいかいします。

I stay alert.

警官です。

けいかんです。

I am a police officer.

Cultural Note

🚨 警 emphasizes alertness, caution, and respect in Japanese culture.
• Used in law enforcement (警察) and safety warnings (警告, 警報), reflecting the societal importance of public safety.
• The kanji shows that warning or guarding often involves responsibility and mindfulness, highlighting structured vigilance in Japanese society.