預貯金
Meanings
1
deposits and savings; bank account
Financial term covering both deposits and savings, often used in banking contexts.
Interest rates on deposits and savings are declining.
He has deposits and savings in several banks.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が預貯金にあるto have money in one's deposits/savings
I have a substantial amount saved up in deposits for my retirement.
- 預貯金を下ろすto withdraw money from one's deposits/savings
I withdrew some money from my savings for an unexpected expense.
- 預貯金を増やすto increase one's deposits/savings
I'm gradually increasing my savings little by little each month.