交番

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 交番 is read as こうばん and means “police box”.
• Basic usage: It names a police box where directions are requested and a lost wallet is delivered.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 交番で尋ねる / 交番へ届ける
  • Use 交番で尋ねる for the action location and 交番へ届ける for a destination.