デカ
デ
カ
Meanings
1
Slang term for a police detective, used in casual or rough speech. Often heard in crime dramas and among criminals or police in fiction.
See also: 刑事
That detective is a sharp one.
The cops are staking out, so be careful.
Usage patterns
- デカに追われるto be chased by a detective/cop
The criminal ran around trying to escape the cops chasing him.
- デカが来るa detective/cop shows up
The cops are here, hide!