Practice Japonês Banking Conversations
Bank conversations in Japonês are formal and document-heavy — every word matters, especially around money. This scenario covers the most common branch visits: opening an account, exchanging currency, sending an international transfer, and reporting a lost card. You'll practise the formal register tellers expect, the vocabulary for documents and forms, and the slightly stressful conversations around fees and exchange rates. By the end, you'll handle a Japonês-speaking bank visit without needing to switch to English.
Sample Japonês conversation
おはようございます！銀行へようこそ。本日はどのようなご用件でしょうか？
Good morning! Welcome to the bank. How can I help you today?口座を開設したいのですが。
I'd like to open a bank account.かしこまりました！普通預金口座と定期預金口座、どちらをご希望ですか？
Of course! Would you like a checking account or a savings account?普通預金口座をお願いします。毎日使う予定です。
A checking account, please. I'll be using it daily.パスポートまたは身分証明書と住所証明書が必要です。お持ちですか？
I'll need your passport or ID card, and a proof of address. Do you have those with you?はい、パスポートと公共料金の請求書があります。
Yes, I have my passport and a utility bill.
O que vais aprender
- Open or close an account and present required documents
- Exchange currency and understand the rate offered
- Send a domestic or international transfer
- Report a lost or stolen card and order a replacement
- Understand bank fees and ask about hidden charges
Perguntas frequentes
What documents do I need at a Japonês-speaking bank?
Typically passport, address proof, and sometimes a tax ID. The vocabulary list includes the document terms; the scenario rehearses 'I have my passport and a utility bill'.
How do I ask about exchange rates in Japonês?
Use the construction 'What's today's rate for X to Y?' — the scenario teaches the polite version.
Can I open a bank account in Japonês as a tourist?
Rules vary widely by country. The scenario teaches the conversation; the eligibility question is for the bank to answer.
What's the Japonês word for 'transfer' (banking)?
Different from the everyday 'transfer'. The vocabulary list includes the financial-specific term.