1.
thrift, frugality, economy
The practice of saving money by avoiding unnecessary spending; being economical with resources.
倹約を心がける。
To be mindful of saving money.
倹約して貯金を増やした。
I saved money by being frugal and increased my savings.
母は倹約家で、無駄遣いをしない。
My mother is frugal and never wastes money.
倹約 refers to the practice of being economical and avoiding wasteful spending.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 倹約する: to economize, to be frugal
- 倹約家: a thrifty person, a penny pincher
- 倹約を心がける: to try to be economical
- 倹約生活: frugal living
RELATED WORDS:
- 節約: similar meaning, more commonly used in daily contexts
- 倹約 has a slightly more old-fashioned or literary nuance