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節約
VS
倹約

Differences Between "節約" and "倹約"

Option A
節約
Meaning
saving; frugality; economizing
Reading
せつやく (setsuyaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
電気代を_______するために、こまめに電気を消すようにしています。
In order to save electricity bills, I make sure to turn off lights frequently.
Option B
倹約
Meaning
thrift, economy, frugality, saving (money, resources)
Reading
けんやく (kenyaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
毎日の食費を倹約して、旅行資金を貯めている。
I'm saving money for a trip by being thrifty with daily food expenses.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(saving; frugality; economizing)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 節約: Refers to saving, economizing, or cutting down on expenses, resources, or time. Can be used with する as a verb (節約する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Saving money? ...It's good to be frugal, but... you must never budget or cut corners on the warmth and attention you give to me! Understood?! No cutting costs on love!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『節約は社会人の基本よ!でもね、私に対する気遣いや、私と一緒に過ごす時間の熱量だけは、絶対に節約(手抜き)しちゃダメなんだからね!約束よ!』
- 倹約: 無駄遣いをせず、節約して費用や物を大切に使うこと。特に、日々の生活の中で意識的に行う経済的な行動を指します。貯蓄と近い意味ですが、倹約は『無駄を省く』というニュアンスが強いです。
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