bank

This is the 8435th most frequent Korean word.


bank

A financial institution that manages money, savings, and loans.


The word '은행' here refers to a financial institution where monetary transactions and savings occur.

나는 은행에 가서 저축 계좌를 열었어요.

I went to the bank and opened a savings account.


In this context, '은행' refers to the shore or edge of a river.

강가를 따라 산책하다 보면 은행이 나타나요.

Walking along the riverside, you'll find a bank.


Here, '은행' refers to '은행나무', the ginkgo tree, which is distinct from its other meanings.

은행잎이 노랗게 물들면 가을이 왔다고 느낍니다.

When the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, I feel that autumn has arrived.