Meaning and Usage
"レジ" is a common loanword from English "register" and refers to the cash register or checkout counter in stores. It is used in everyday shopping contexts when paying for goods.
Common Collocations
- レジで払う: to pay at the register
- レジの店員: cashier at the register
- レジが混む: the register is crowded
Usage Notes
"レジ" is informal and widely used in spoken Japanese. It specifically refers to the place or machine where payment is made, not the act of payment itself. Avoid confusing it with "会計" (かいけい), which can mean the bill or accounting. When you say "レジに行く," it means going to the checkout counter.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "レジ" with "レジスター," which is a more formal or technical term for cash register but rarely used in daily conversation. Stick to "レジ" for natural speech.