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bank account; deposit account
A bank account where money is deposited. The general term covering savings accounts, checking accounts, and other types of deposit accounts.
If you're going to live in Japan, you first need to create a bank account.
A practical banking term that anyone living in Japan will encounter. Essential vocabulary for setting up daily life in Japan, as many services require a Japanese bank account (預金口座) for salary payments, utility bills, and rent.
Common collocations
- 預金口座を開設する: to open a bank account (formal)
- 預金口座を開く: to open a bank account
- 預金口座を解約する: to close a bank account
- 預金口座に振り込む: to transfer money into an account
- 預金口座番号: account number
Types of accounts
- 普通預金口座: ordinary savings account (the standard personal account)
- 定期預金口座: fixed-term deposit account
- 当座預金口座: checking account (mainly for businesses)