～署
～しょ
sho
JLPT N1VocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
～署 (～しょ (sho)) means "office". It is read ～しょ (sho). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
office
Also : bureau · station · government office (suffix)
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Example Sentences
警察署に被害を届け出た。
けいさつしょにひがいをとどけでた。
I reported the damage to the police station.
消防署が現場に急行した。
しょうぼうしょがげんばにきゅうこうした。
The fire station rushed to the scene.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated May 19, 2026
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