Meaning

Primary

Bank

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Time to go get your silver from the bank.

Reading

ぎんこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 銀行にある

    to be at a bank

    銀行にあずける

    to deposit at a bank

    銀行に行く

    to go to the bank

Context Sentences

銀行にお金を下ろしに行かないといけないんです。

I have to go to the bank to withdraw some cash.

私の姉は銀行で働いています。

My older sister works at a bank.

この辺りに、みずほ銀行はありますか?

Is there a Mizuho Bank in this area?

Kanji Composition