Meaning of 節約 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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節約JLPT 3
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Kana Readingせつやく
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Romajisetsuyaku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- economising; saving
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Example Sentences
節約, せつやく used in context
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彼女は、数ペニーを節約するために半時間を浪費するなと、彼を説得できなかった。
She could not persuade him not to waste half an hour to save a few pennies.
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By virtue of frugality he has made a fortune.
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彼はすぐ賛成し、私はまもなく彼が私にくれる額の半分を節約できることを知った。
He instantly agreed to it, and I presently found that I could save half what he paid me.
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Thanks to his advice, I have saved a lot of money.
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Fuel economy is a big advantage of this car.
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長い目で見ると、私達はこの機械を買うことによって、沢山のお金を節約できます。
In the long run, we can save a lot of money by buying this machine.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
node, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody
On: セツ, セチ
Kun: ふし, -ぶし, のっと
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