noun
reserve bank
Refers to a central bank or monetary authority that holds reserves, often used in economic and financial contexts. In some countries, it is the official name of the central bank (e.g., Reserve Bank of Australia).
オーストラリアの準備銀行は政策金利を据え置いた。
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its policy interest rate unchanged.
中央銀行 is the general term for a central bank, while 準備銀行 specifically emphasizes the reserve-holding function and is often part of an official name.
Compound of 準備 (reserve, preparation) and 銀行 (bank). A straightforward calque or translation of the English term 'reserve bank'.