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“saving” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisetsuyaku

Example

毎日お金を節約します。mai nichi o kane o setsu yaku shi ma su

I save money.

Illustration for 節約 (saving)

How to say “saving” in Japanese

“Saving” in Japanese is 節約 (setsuyaku).

Describes deliberately reducing what is spent or consumed, especially by avoiding waste.

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

Example sentences with 節約

外食を減らして、食費を節約しています。gai shoku o he ra shi te shoku hi o setsu yaku shi te i ma su

I am saving on food expenses by eating out less.

Tips for using 節約

  • The phrase 電気を節約する (denki o setsuyaku suru) refers to using less electricity, showing that 節約 (setsuyaku) covers resources as well as money.

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