Translation guide
In Japanese, 'ATM' is commonly referred to using the loanword エーティーエム (ATM) or the native term 現金自動預け払い機, often shortened. Usage depends on context, with the loanword being most common in everyday speech.
ATMはどこですか？
Where is the ATM?
Referring to the machine where you withdraw, deposit, or transfer money.
The most common and widely understood term in Japan. Pronounced エーティーエム. Used in both spoken and written contexts.
近くのATMでお金を下ろした。
I withdrew money at a nearby ATM.
Literally 'cash corner', a common term used by banks and in everyday language to refer to the ATM area or the machine itself. Often seen on signs.
キャッシュコーナーはあちらです。
The ATM is over there.
Short for 'Cash Dispenser'. Refers specifically to machines that only dispense cash, not full-service ATMs. Less common today.
このCD機では預金はできません。
You cannot make deposits at this cash dispenser.
Many Japanese ATMs have operating hours and may charge fees outside certain times. Look for コンビニ (convenience store) ATMs like Seven Bank, which often have English menus and 24-hour service.
The formal Japanese term, often seen in official documents or signs. Literally 'cash automatic deposit/withdrawal machine'. In practice, it's usually abbreviated.
この銀行の現金自動預け払い機は24時間利用できます。
This bank's ATM can be used 24 hours a day.