検察

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 検察 and read けんさつ, it denotes the prosecution service or the prosecuting side responsible for bringing and pursuing criminal cases.
• Basic usage: It receives case materials from police and presents claims that the defense may rebut in court.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinct from the police role
  • Although it follows police investigation, its focus is prosecution and maintaining the case in legal proceedings.