定期預金
Meanings
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term deposit; time deposit
A bank deposit that cannot be withdrawn for a fixed period, typically offering higher interest than ordinary deposits.
The interest rate on time deposits is higher than on ordinary deposits.
I put a lump sum into a time deposit.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を定期預金にするto put (money) into a term deposit
I put half of my bonus into a term deposit.
- 定期預金が満期になるfor a term deposit to mature
My term deposit matures next month.
- 定期預金を解約するto cancel (withdraw early from) a term deposit
I suddenly needed money, so I cancelled my term deposit.
- 定期預金の利率the interest rate on a term deposit
This bank offers a high interest rate on term deposits.