A public prosecutor responsible for directing investigations, bringing charges, and presenting the case in court. Often also called 'kenji'.
検察官は被疑者を起訴するかどうか判断する立場にある。
A prosecutor is in the position to decide whether to indict a suspect.
有力な証拠を得て、検察官は起訴を決めた。
Having obtained strong evidence, the prosecutor decided to indict.
彼は長年にわたり優秀な検察官として働いてきた。
He has worked for many years as an excellent prosecutor.