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[けん()·やく()]
kenyaku
noun, suru verb, na adjective

English Meaning(s) for 倹約

noun, suru verb, na adjective
  1. thrift; economy; frugality

Definition and Synonyms for 倹約

Economy an act of economizing
Synonyms: 倹約, 節倹, 節減, 節用, 節約
Scotch avoiding waste
Synonyms: つましい, 倹約, 経済的, 質素
Frugalness prudence in avoiding waste
Synonyms: 倹約, 節約, 経済
Thriftiness frugality in the expenditure of money or resources
Synonyms: エコノミー, 倹約, 安上がり, , 節倹, 節減, 節用, 経済, 緊縮
Economy reduction in cost
Synonyms: 倹約, 節倹, 節減, 節用, 節約

Meanings for each kanji in 倹約

» frugal; economy; thrifty
» promise; approximately; shrink

Categories 倹約 is a member of

Action something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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Frugalness prudence in avoiding waste
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Prudence discretion in practical affairs
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 倹約

Sample Sentences for 倹約

She is very frugal, not to say stingy.
He is an economizer.
He is thrifty, not to say stingy.
Thrift is alien to my nature.
Living is dear, accordingly we have to economize.

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