Opening a Bank Account
Open an account at a Japanese bank—prepare necessary documents, choose the type of account, and receive a cash card.
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Vocabulary
15bank account
establishment; to open
necessary documents
preparation; to prepare
type, kind
to choose, to select
normal, usually
regular savings account
identification document
address
cash card
to receive
procedure
seal, stamp
identity verification
Phrases & sentences
15すみません、口座を開設したいんですけど。
Excuse me, I want to open an account.
キャッシュカードがその日に受け取れますか？
Can I receive the cash card on the same day?
普通預金口座でお願いしたいんですが。
I’d like to request a regular savings account.
必要な書類はこれで全部ですか？
Are these all the necessary documents?
印鑑が必要ですか？
Do I need a personal seal?
通帳はいつ受け取れますか？
When can I receive the bankbook?
ネットバンキングの申込みもできますか？
Can I also apply for internet banking?
こちらにご署名をお願いします。
Please sign here.
身分証明書をお持ちですか？
Do you have ID?
口座の開設にどれくらい時間がかかりますか？
How long will it take to open the account?
申し訳ありませんが、もう少しお時間をいただけますか？
Sorry, could you give us a little more time?
利率はどのくらいですか？
What is the interest rate?
パスワードは自分で設定できますか？
Can I set up my own password?
この用紙に記入してください。
Please fill out this form.
デビットカードの利用はどのようにできますか？
How can I use the debit card?