当とう座ざ預よ金きん

noun

checking account; current account

A bank account used for frequent deposits and withdrawals, typically with a checkbook or debit card. In Japan, 当座預金 is specifically for businesses and organizations, while individuals use 普通預金.

• 会かい社しゃは当とう座ざ預よ金きんを開かい設せつして、取とり引ひき先さきへの支し払はらいに使つかっている。

  The company opened a checking account and uses it for payments to business partners.

• 当とう座ざ預よ金きんには利り息そくがつかないことが多おおい。

  Checking accounts often do not earn interest.