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“branch office” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishiten

Example

銀行の支店が駅の近くにあります。gin kō no shi ten ga eki no chika ku ni a ri ma su

The bank's branch office is near the station.

Illustration for 支店 (branch office)

How to say “branch office” in Japanese

“Branch office” in Japanese is 支店 (shiten).

Describes a local office or store that operates as one part of a larger organization.

Full entry for 支店: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 支店

引っ越したので、近くの支店で口座を作りました。hi kko shi ta no de chika ku no shi ten de kō za o tsuku ri ma shi ta

I moved, so I opened an account at a nearby branch office.

Tips for using 支店

  • In Japanese, 支店 (shiten) is especially common for a local bank office, but it can also mean a store belonging to a larger chain.

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