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(police) detective

NounPrenominal

Definitions

1. (police) detective
2. criminal matter

A noun referring to a detective, typically one working in plain clothes rather than a uniformed police officer. It appears frequently in crime dramas and mystery stories in Japanese media.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Just then, the detective walked in through the door!

Sentence 2

The moment she heard the detective's name, her face went pale!

Sentence 3

At the end, the detective bowed and said, "Thank you for your cooperation."

Sentence 4

I happened to glance out the window and saw the detective waiting in a car.

Sentence 5

If a detective heard that rumor, they'd probably laugh.