noun
commercial bank; ordinary bank
A bank that accepts deposits and makes loans, as opposed to a central bank or specialized financial institution. In Japanese legal context, it refers to banks licensed under the Banking Act.
普通銀行は預金を受け入れ、企業に融資を行う。
Commercial banks accept deposits and provide loans to businesses.
日本の普通銀行は銀行法に基づいて営業している。
Ordinary banks in Japan operate under the Banking Act.