官憲
Meanings
1
officials; authorities
Refers to government officials or authorities, especially in contexts of law enforcement, regulation, or administrative power. Often used in news reports.
An on-site inspection by the authorities was conducted.
He is being pursued by the authorities.
Usage patterns
- 官憲に逮捕されるto be arrested by the authorities
He was arrested by the authorities during the demonstration.
- 官憲の目を逃れるto evade the watch of the authorities
They crossed the border, evading the watch of the authorities.
- 官憲に取り調べられるto be interrogated/investigated by the authorities
He was questioned by the authorities for several hours.