This is the 1160th most frequent Russian word.
банки
The Russian word "банки" can mean "banks" (financial institutions) or "jars" (containers), depending on context.
In this sentence, 'банки' refers to jars typically used for storing food, like jam or preserves.
На полке стоят пустые банки из-под варенья.
On the shelf, there are empty jars that once contained jam.
Here, 'банки' is used to denote financial institutions where personal banking, loans, and other financial activities take place.
В городе открылись новые банки, предлагающие выгодные условия кредитования.
New banks have opened in the city, offering favorable lending conditions.
In this context, 'банки' again refers to financial institutions, emphasizing their role in transactions.