noun
Abbreviation of 地方銀行 (ちほうぎんこう). Refers to a bank that primarily operates within a specific prefecture or region, as opposed to nationwide city banks.
See also: 地方銀行 (ちほうぎんこう)
地銀の再編が進んでいる。
The realignment of regional banks is progressing.
地銀は地域経済を支える重
Regional banks are an important presence that supports the local economy.
Abbreviation formed from the first characters of 地方 (ちほう, 'region') and 銀行 (ぎんこう, 'bank').