1The most basic rank of police officer in Japan, typically working at neighborhood police boxes and on patrol duty.
交番の巡査に道を尋ねた。
I asked the police officer at the neighborhood police box for directions.
若い巡査が交差点で交通整理をしていた。
A young police officer was directing traffic at the intersection.
彼は巡査として10年間勤務している。
He has served as a police officer for ten years.