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How do you say "cash register" in Japanese?
レジ
reji
In Japanese, "cash register" is レジ (reji).
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Pronunciation
レジ is written using katakana. Romanised as reji, it sounds roughly like "reh-jee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Reji is katakana shortened from 'register'. Every shop and cafe has one for transactions.
Example sentence
そのレジはとても便利です。
Sono Reji wa totemo benri desu.
That cash register is very useful.
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How to remember レジ
Register shortened to reji. The place money goes.
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Questions about レジ
How do you pronounce レジ?
レジ is romanised as reji. Say it roughly like "reh-jee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is レジ formal or casual?
レジ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is レジ written in Japanese?
レジ is written using katakana. Reji is katakana shortened from 'register'.
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"Cash register" in other languages
- Korean 계산대 (gyesandae)
- Chinese 收银机 (shōu yín jī)
- Spanish la caja registradora
- Spanish (Latin America) la caja registradora
- French la caisse enregistreuse
- German die Kasse
- Italian il registratore di cassa
- Russian кассовый аппарат (kassovyj apparat)
- Greek το ταμείο (to tamio)
- Arabic ماكينة تسجيل المدفوعات (makinat tasgil ilmadfueat)
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