交番
こうばん
kouban
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
交番 (こうばん (kouban)) means "Police box". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Police box
Also : alternation
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Example Sentences
迷ったら、交番で道を聞きます。
まよったら、こうばんでみちをききます
If I get lost, I ask for directions at the police box.
交番の警察官は親切です。
こうばんのけいさつかんはしんせつです
The police officer at the police box is kind.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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