1A friendly, everyday word for a police officer — especially a neighborhood patrol officer at a police box. Used by children and adults alike, it sounds warmer and more approachable than the neutral 警察官. Usually written in kana.
迷子になった子どもが、おまわりさんに家までの道を教えてもらった。
The lost child had a police officer show them the way home.
すみません、おまわりさん、駅はどっちの方向ですか？
Excuse me, officer, which way is the station?
交番のおまわりさんが、毎朝通学路に立って見守ってくれている。
The officer from the police box stands watch over the school route every morning.
財布を拾ったので、近くのおまわりさんに届けた。
I found a wallet, so I handed it in to a police officer nearby.