Japanese Conversation · Level 100
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Japanese word
蓄える
Pronunciation
Romajitakuwaeru
Meaning
- verbsave up
Example
私は将来のためにお金を蓄えます。watashi wa shō rai no ta me ni o kane o takuwa e ma su
I save money for the future.
More examples
災害に備えて、家庭では水や食料を蓄えておくことが大切です。sai gai ni sona e te ka tei de wa mizu ya shoku ryō o takuwa e te o ku ko to ga tai setsu de su
To prepare for disasters, it is important for households to store water and food.
Core concept
Means building up and keeping resources in reserve until they are needed later.
Common phrases
知識を蓄えるchi shiki o takuwa e ru
accumulate knowledge
お金を蓄えるo kane o takuwa e ru
save up money
力を蓄えるchikara o takuwa e ru
build up strength
食料を蓄えるshoku ryō o takuwa e ru
store food
Similar words
貯めるtameru: To gradually gather money or other resources for future use.
備蓄するbichikusuru: To store supplies in preparation for a future need or emergency.
貯蔵するchozōsuru: To keep goods in storage so they remain available for later use.
蓄積するchikusekisuru: To build up an amount of knowledge, experience, or strength over time.
Definition in Japanese
後で役立てるため、金銭や物などを少しずつ集めて保管する。ato de yaku da te ru ta me kin sen ya mono na do o suko shi zu tsu atsu me te ho kan su ru
Word origin
The native verb 蓄える (takuwaeru) corresponds to the older form 蓄う (takuwau), meaning "to store things for later use."
Usage tips
- 蓄える (takuwaeru) can describe building a reserve of strength or knowledge as well as money, so its use extends beyond financial saving.