節約 — meaning in English

English meaning

• saving noun A reduction in the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
• thrift noun Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.

Senses

節約 is used for these senses in English:

• saving (countable, usually, in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.
• thrift (uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

saving — full definition

1. noun A reduction in the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
2. noun Money set aside for future use.
3. adj Careful with money; thrifty.
4. prep Except for; with the exception of (formal).

thrift — full definition

1. noun Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.
2. noun A store that sells secondhand goods donated by the public, often to raise money for charity.
3. noun A low, cushion-forming coastal plant with pink flowers, also called sea pink.

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