通帳
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Noun meaning a physical book issued by a bank to record deposits, withdrawals, and balances. Used in contexts like 『銀行の通帳』 (ginkou no tsuuchou, 'bank's bankbook').
Theme
At a bank, User is opening a new account and discusses bankbooks with Ms. Tanaka, a bank teller.
通帳
つうちょう
bankbook
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'book' that 'passes through' your bank transactions. '通' (tsuu, 'pass through') + 『帳』 (chou, 'book') → 『通帳』 (tsuuchou, 'bankbook'). Think of it as a passbook for your money!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『通帳』 (tsuuchou, 'bankbook') is still widely used alongside digital banking to record transactions. It's often updated at ATMs or bank counters, and many people keep it for official records or as a backup.
Forms
Base: 通帳Noun meaning a physical book issued by a bank to record deposits, withdrawals, and balances. Used in contexts like 『銀行の通帳』 (ginkou no tsuuchou, 'bank's bankbook').