The bank and ATMs
Opening an account, using a cash card and getting money out at the ATM. This lesson gives you the words on ATM screens, what to say at the bank counter, and the casual words people use at home, like (to get money out). It uses ～たい and "can" from Everyday Japanese 3. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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24 bank and ATM words
Each card shows a word from the bank or the ATM, with a sentence you'd say at home or hear at the counter. Six are from earlier lessons.
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On the ATM screen and at the counter
ATM buttons are short, written words. Learn to spot them, then the clerks' questions are easy to follow.
| You'll see or hear | It means | What to do |
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- Two words for "withdraw". At home people say . ATM screens say .
- Making an account. People usually say . Forms say . Bring your residence card; many banks no longer need a seal.
- Fees depend on time. ATMs often charge a in the evening and at weekends. The screen shows it before you confirm.
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Three patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.