noun
Second Association of Regional Banks
Official name of a Japanese banking industry organization. Used in financial and business contexts.
第二地方銀行協会は、地域金融機関の連携を強化する役割を担っている。
The Second Association of Regional Banks plays a role in strengthening cooperation among regional financial institutions.
Refers to the Regional Banks Association of Japan, a separate organization for larger regional banks, while 第二地方銀行協会 is for second-tier regional banks.
Compound of 第二 (second), 地方 (regional), 銀行 (bank), and 協会 (association). The name reflects its role as the association for second-tier regional banks in Japan.