Bank of Japan ← Can you read it?

With the depreciation of the yen, the number of foreign visitors to Japan has been increasing recently.

I would like you to go around the famous places in Chuo-ku, which is rich in tourism resources.

 

This time, the theme is "The Bank of Japan." Do you know if you read this?

Hey, what are you hearing that now? I think you'll hear a voice

 

"Nihonginko? ？」　"Nipponginko? ？」

 

That's right? Surprisingly, I'm losing confidence. Isn't there anyone who says?

"Nihonbashi (in Tokyo)" is naturally "Nihonbashi", but the Bank of Japan is one. 。 。

 

Tips in your wallet. 。 。

Tips in your wallet. 。 。 Bank of Japan ← Can you read it?

Big tips are in your wallet

 

Yes, it's paper money. In fact, it's written on paper money, but it's "Nippon Ginko".

 

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E9%8A%80%E8%A1%8C

Citation: From Wikipedia

There is also a detailed explanation on wikipedia,

"Nippon Ginko" is shown in the reading column of the trade name or name that is reported to the corporate number managed by the NTA.

It seems that it is clearly stated, and it is understood that Nippon Ginko is correct.

 

In the past, when I called the Bank of Japan and asked, it was the view that "Nihonginko" was not a mistake.

A similar view is given on the following site:

https://www.boj.or.jp/about/education/oshiete/history/j02.htm

Citation: Bank of Japan Website

Nihonginko is not a misuse

But was it really used in that way on TV and podcast YouTube? ？

And I was wondering, and I tried again this time.

 

https://www.nhk.or.jp/bunken/summary/kotoba/gimon/001.html

Citation: From NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute

 

↑As described on the site, there are cases where it can be read in either "Nihon" or "Nippon" on broadcasting etc.

It's not a misuse.

 

In the case of Nihonbashi in Tokyo and Nihonbashi in Osaka, it must be clearly used.

In other words, it will be as follows.

Bank of Japan in Nihonbashi → Nihonginko in Nihonbashi

Bank of Japan in Nihonbashi → Nippon Ginko in Nihonbashi

Bank of Japan in Nihonbashi → Japanese Honginko in a Japanese box

 

 

But who would you speak strictly? When asked

It looks like Nippon Ginko.