Translation guide
PD is an abbreviation for 'police department'. In Japanese, it is typically translated as 警察署 (keisatsusho) or 警察 (keisatsu), depending on context. The abbreviation itself is not used in Japanese; instead, the full term is used.
Referring to a specific police department or station as an organization.
Standard term for a police station or precinct. Use when referring to a specific local police department building or office.
最寄りの警察署はどこですか。
Where is the nearest police department?
General term for the police as an organization. Can refer to the police force in general or a specific department. Less specific than 警察署.
警察に通報してください。
Please report it to the police department.
Using PD as part of a proper noun, like 'NYPD'.
Japanese typically uses the full name of the organization, often transliterated into katakana, or the Japanese equivalent. For example, NYPD is ニューヨーク市警察 (New York City Police) or simply NYPD in katakana.
NYPDはニューヨーク市警察のことです。
NYPD stands for New York City Police Department.
The abbreviation 'PD' is not used in Japanese. Always use the full Japanese term or the full name of the organization.
PDに電話する
call the PD (unnatural)