deposit

A deposit is a sum of money placed into a bank account or given as a part payment for a purchase, typically as a guarantee that the buyer will fulfill the agreement. It can also refer to something that is placed down or laid aside.

• I made a deposit into my savings account yesterday. — 私は昨日貯蓄口座に預金をしました。
• The landlord requires a security deposit before signing the lease. — 家主は契約を締結する前に保証金を要求します。

To deposit means to place or put something down in a specific location, or to transfer money into a bank account. The act often indicates a level of trust in the receiver, particularly in financial transactions.

• You can deposit cash at any ATM belonging to your bank. — あなたの銀行のATMで現金を預けることができます。
• Please deposit your coat at the front desk. — フロントデスクにコートを預けてください。