How do you say "checkout" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "checkout" is レジ (reji). It is a noun pronounced "reh-jee".

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Pronunciation

レジ is written in katakana. Romanised as reji, it sounds roughly like "reh-jee" to an English ear.

Example sentence

この建物には大きなレジがあります。

Kono tatemono ni wa ookina Reji ga arimasu.

This building has a large checkout.

Usage notes

Reji (レジ) means checkout in Japanese. This noun describes a feature or object found in indoor or outdoor environments.

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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. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.