口座を開設したいです
こうざをかいせつしたいです
I'd like to open an account.
POINTFirst message from the counter
Daily Life
Japanese Bank Account Opening Phrases
Everyday Japanese for life in Japan — contracts, services, and neighborhood interactions. Real phrases · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations
This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Bank Account Opening Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
What this page helps you say in Japan
This page focuses on Japanese Bank Account Opening Phrases and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.
What You'll Learn on This Page
- Account opening
- passbook and card
- Transfer/transfer
- PIN number
Practice Phrases (8 Total)
普通預金でお願いします
ふつうよきんでおねがいします
Ordinary account, please.
POINTType confirmation
在留カードとマイナンバーを持ってきました
ざいりゅうカードとマイナンバーをもってきました
I brought residence card and My Number.
POINTRequired documents
キャッシュカードを発行してください
キャッシュカードをはっこうしてください
Please issue a cash card.
POINTCard issue
暗証番号はご自身で設定してください
あんしょうばんごうはごじしんでせっていしてください
Please set your own PIN.
POINTInformation on the counter
振込先の口座番号はこちらです
ふりこみさきのこうざばんごうはこちらです
Here's the transfer account number.
POINTAt the time of transfer
通帳を記帳してください
つうちょうをきちょうしてください
Please update the passbook.
POINTBookkeeping request
インターネットバンキングも申し込みたいです
インターネットバンキングももうしこみたいです
I'd like to apply for online banking.
POINTConvenient service
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Practice with ECHO App →Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I open an account if I stay in Japan for less than 6 months?
A. Available only for some banks. In some cases, Japan Post Bank allows for periods of less than 6 months.
Q. Which banks have English support?
A. SMBC Trust, Shinsei Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ (partially), etc. are abundant.
Q. How do I close my account when I return to Japan?
A. ``Cancel'' at the counter. The balance can be received in cash or sent overseas.