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倹約

Frugality or economizing; the practice of managing money and resources wisely to avoid waste.

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倹約する to economize
倹約な frugal
倹約家 a frugal person
Noun, Suru verb, Na-adjective

Frugality" / "Economizing

Describes the disciplined habit of minimizing expenses and avoiding waste regarding money or goods.

Example

彼 は 倹約家 で 、 将来 の ため に 貯金 し て いる 。

He's a frugal person and is saving up for the future.

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倹約
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Frugality or economizing; the practice of managing money and resources wisely to avoid waste.
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