Meaning and Usage
"銀行" (ぎんこう) means "bank" in Japanese and refers to financial institutions where people deposit, withdraw money, and manage accounts.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "銀行" in everyday conversations about money, such as withdrawing cash, opening accounts, or discussing bank hours.
Collocations and Patterns
- 銀行で (at the bank): used to specify location of banking activities.
- 銀行口座 (bank account): a very common compound word.
- 銀行員 (bank employee): refers to a person working at a bank.
Register and Politeness
"銀行" is a neutral, standard noun used in both formal and informal contexts.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse "銀行" with "銀行員" (bank employee) or "銀行口座" (bank account). When talking about actions, use verbs like "開く" (open an account), "下ろす" (withdraw money), or "預ける" (deposit money) with "銀行".