1.
financial institution; financial organization
An organization that provides financial services such as banking, lending, insurance, or investment management.
Composed of 金融 (finance) + 機関 (institution, organization). A broad term encompassing banks, credit unions, insurance companies, securities firms, and other organizations that handle financial transactions.
Common collocations
- 金融機関に預ける: to deposit at a financial institution
- 金融機関の窓口: counter at a financial institution
- 指定金融機関: designated financial institution
Related words
Related Words
Related:
銀行 (bank)
Related:
信用金庫 (credit union)
Related:
証券会社 (securities company)
Compare:
債権者 (creditor)