Translation of Japanese word "銀行" to English
銀行
ぎんこう
[ginkou]
IPA: /ɡiŋkoː/
Meaning
NounAn institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs.
How to use
銀行 (ginkou) — 'bank'. 銀行口座 (ginkou-kouza) — bank account. ATM — cash machine. 振り込む (furikomu) — to wire / transfer money.
🇬🇧 English
bank
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 銀行
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ぎんこう
Romaji Transcription: ginkou
Example Sentences
彼は銀行に行きました。
He went to the bank.
銀行でお金を預けます。
ぎんこう で おかね を あずけます。
I will deposit money at the bank.
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Common phrases
- 銀行口座— bank account
- 振り込む— to transfer money
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Frequency rank: #94 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "銀行" mean?▼
The Japanese word "銀行" means "bank" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "銀行"?▼
The word "銀行" is read as "ぎんこう" (ginkou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a bank.".
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