刑事
けいじ
keiji
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

刑事 (けいじ (keiji)) means "Criminal matter". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Criminal matter

Also : Detective

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Example Sentences

警察の刑事が事件を調査しています。

けいさつのけいじがじけんをちょうさしています。

Police detectives are investigating the incident.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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