thrift
けんやく
Noun, Participle, Verb, Transitive, Adjective
1.
thrift, economy, frugality
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電気代を節約するため、日頃から倹約を心がけている。
To save on electricity bills, I always try to be frugal.
倹約は美徳とされるが、過度な倹約は生活の質を低下させることもある。
Frugality is considered a virtue, but excessive frugality can sometimes lower the quality of life.
老後のために、若い頃から倹約に努めるべきだ。
One should strive for frugality from a young age for retirement.
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