ATM
えーてぃーえむ
noun
ATM; automated teller machine
1.
ATM; automated teller machine; cash machine
an electronic banking machine that allows customers to withdraw cash, check balances, and perform other banking transactions without a teller
ATMでお金を下ろす。
I withdraw money from the ATM.
コンビニのATMは24時間使える。
Convenience store ATMs can be used 24 hours a day.
年末年始はATMの手数料が高くなることがある。
ATM fees can increase during the year-end and New Year holiday period.
DAILY VOCABULARY:
ATM (エーティーエム) machines are ubiquitous in Japan, found in banks, convenience stores (コンビニ), post offices (郵便局), and shopping centers.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ATMでお金を下ろす/引き出す - withdraw money from ATM
- ATMに入金する - deposit money at ATM
- ATMの手数料 - ATM fees
- ATMコーナー - ATM area
PRACTICAL NOTE:
Japanese ATMs often have limited hours at banks but are available 24 hours at convenience stores. International cards may not work at all ATMs—look for machines at post offices (郵便局) or 7-Eleven for better compatibility.