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kouban

交こう番ばんkouban
police box

A 交こう番ばん is a small neighborhood police station commonly found in Japan where police officers provide various services, such as giving directions, handling lost and found items, and responding to local incidents.

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A 交こう番ばん is a small neighborhood police station commonly found in Japan where police officers provide various services, such as giving directions, handling lost and found items, and responding to local incidents.

Breakdown of kouban

mingle
交

Better put a lid on your father if you want to mingle with your friends.

turn
番

Turn the topped rice in the rice paddy for the perfect harvest.

Usages of kouban

交こう番ばん の 前まえ で 友とも達だち を 待まって います。kouban no mae de tomodachi o matte imasu.
I am waiting for my friend in front of the police box.
交こう番ばん で 道みち を 聞ききました。kouban de michi o kikimashita.
I asked for directions at the police box.
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Nihon-shiki romanizationwatasi ha tyuugoku kara kimasitaHepburn romanizationwatashi wa chuugoku kara kimashita
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