noun
Abbreviation of 地方銀行. Used in financial contexts to refer to banks operating primarily within a specific region, as opposed to city banks or nationwide institutions.
See also: 地方銀行
地方銀の融資姿勢が注目されている。
The lending stance of regional banks is attracting attention.
彼は地元の地方銀に就職した。
He got a job at a local regional bank.
City bank; a large bank with headquarters in a major city and a nationwide branch network. Contrasts with 地方銀, which is regionally focused.
Abbreviation of 地方銀行 (ちほうぎんこう), formed by combining 地方 (region) and 銀 (short for 銀行, bank).