Japanese dictionary
How to say "bank" in Japanese
銀行ぎんこう · ginkō
A "bank" in Japanese is 銀行 (ginkō), literally "silver shop." A bank account is 口座 (kōza).
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Ways to say "bank" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 銀行ぎんこう · ginkō | Bank (financial). |
| ATMえーてぃーえむ · ētīemu | ATM. Also called 現金自動預け払い機 in formal writing. |
| 岸きし · kishi | Bank of a river; shore. |
How to use it
The bank of a river is a different word: 川岸 (kawagishi).
Useful words: 振り込み (furikomi, bank transfer) and 通帳 (tsūchō, bankbook).
Example sentences
- 銀行で口座を作りたいです。Ginkō de kōza o tsukuritai desu.I'd like to open a bank account.
- 近くに銀行はありますか。Chikaku ni ginkō wa arimasu ka.Is there a bank nearby?
- 銀行は三時に閉まります。Ginkō wa sanji ni shimarimasu.The bank closes at three.
- 給料は銀行に振り込まれます。Kyūryō wa ginkō ni furikomaremasu.My salary is paid into my bank account.
- コンビニのATMでお金を下ろしました。Konbini no ētīemu de okane o oroshimashita.I withdrew money from a convenience store ATM.
- 川の岸を散歩しました。Kawa no kishi o sanpo shimashita.I took a walk along the riverbank.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you say "withdraw money" in Japanese?
Say お金を下ろす (okane o orosu). To deposit is 預ける (azukeru), and a transfer is 振り込み (furikomi).
Can foreigners open a bank account in Japan?
Usually yes, with a residence card and a Japanese address. Requirements differ by bank, so ask at the counter.
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