A cheque (check) — a written order directing a bank to pay a specified sum from the drawer's account; less commonly used nowadays in some contexts.
会社は取引先への支払いを小切手で行った。
The company paid its business partner by cheque.
小切手を銀行で現金化してもらった。
I cashed the cheque at the bank.
小切手には必ず署名を忘れないでください。
Be sure not to forget to sign the cheque.