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VocabJLPT N1

police box

NounPrenominal

Definitions

1. police box
2. koban
3. alternation
4. alternating (current, stress, etc.)

This noun refers to a small neighborhood police box or police station found throughout Japan. Officers stationed there handle local inquiries, lost-and-found items, and minor incidents, making them a familiar and approachable part of daily life.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

What a relief — I burst into tears the moment I spotted the koban.

Sentence 2

For that situation, it's safer to check with the police box first.

Sentence 3

Why is it so crowded in front of the police box at this hour?

Sentence 4

Oh no, my phone's gone! I'm heading to the koban!

Sentence 5

There's a police box just across the intersection, so I feel safe even at night.