English–Japanese

“go easy on” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisēbu

Example

今日は甘い物をセーブします。kyō wa ama i mono o sē bu shi ma su

I will go easy on sweets today.

Illustration for セーブ (go easy on)

How to say “go easy on” in Japanese

“Go easy on” in Japanese is セーブ (sēbu).

It marks a deliberate limit on how much of something is used or consumed.

Full entry for セーブ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with セーブ

旅行中は水をセーブするようにしています。ryo kō chū wa mizu o sē bu su ru yō ni shi te i ma su

While traveling, I try to conserve water.

Tips for using セーブ

  • When セーブ (sēbu) concerns eating or spending, it often signals self-control chosen by the person rather than a shortage or an outside restriction.

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