〜お巡りさん

Pattern
〜お巡りさん
Level
N5
Reading
omarisan
Meaning
police officer
Attaches to
standalone noun
Nuance & register

Affectionate or polite colloquial term for a police officer, often used by children.

Example

道に迷ったので、お巡りさんに聞きました。

Easily confused with

先生 (sensei - teacher)

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