レジ
Meanings
2
checkout counter; cashier
abbreviation
Refers to the place where you pay, or the person operating the register. Common in retail and restaurant contexts.
Please pay at the checkout counter.
The cashier was very kind.
Usage patterns
- レジに並ぶto line up at the checkout
There were a lot of people lined up at the checkout, so it took a bit of time.
- レジで会計するto pay at the checkout
Once you've chosen your items, please pay at the checkout.
- レジに〈物〉を持っていくto bring an item to the checkout
I brought the clothes I'd chosen to the checkout.
- レジが混んでいるthe checkout is crowded/busy
The checkout is always busy in the evening.
Expressions
- レジを打つoperate a cash register; ring up items