A1 noun 중립

節約

/setsɯjakɯ/

The act of using resources such as money, time, or energy in a careful and economical way to avoid waste. It is a common term used when discussing household budgets, environmental conservation, and efficient time management.

예시

3 / 5
1

毎日、電気を節約しています。

I save electricity every day.

2

弊社は運営コストの節約に努めております。

Our company is striving to reduce operating costs.

3

旅行に行きたいから、今月はお金を節約しなきゃ。

I want to go on a trip, so I have to save money this month.

어휘 가족

명사
節約
Verb
節約する
관련
節約家
💡

암기 팁

The first kanji 節 (setsu) means a 'node' like on bamboo, representing a limit or boundary. Think of putting a limit on your spending!

빠른 퀴즈

新しい車を買いたいので、生活費を____しています。

정답!

정답은: a

예시

1

毎日、電気を節約しています。

everyday

I save electricity every day.

2

弊社は運営コストの節約に努めております。

formal

Our company is striving to reduce operating costs.

3

旅行に行きたいから、今月はお金を節約しなきゃ。

informal

I want to go on a trip, so I have to save money this month.

4

資源の節約は持続可能な社会に不可欠である。

academic

Conservation of resources is essential for a sustainable society.

5

この新システムにより、大幅な時間の節約が可能になります。

business

This new system will make it possible to save a significant amount of time.

어휘 가족

명사
節約
Verb
節約する
관련
節約家

자주 쓰는 조합

お金を節約する to save money
時間を節約する to save time
電気の節約 saving electricity
資源の節約 saving resources
経費の節約 saving expenses / cost cutting

자주 쓰는 구문

節約生活

a frugal lifestyle

節約術

saving techniques/hacks

ちりも積もれば山となる節約

small savings that add up (dust piles up to make a mountain)

자주 혼동되는 단어

節約 vs 貯金

Chokin specifically means putting money in a bank/savings, while Setsuyaku means reducing spending or consumption of any resource.

節約 vs 保存

Hozon is used for 'saving' digital files or preserving food, not for economizing resources.

📝

사용 참고사항

Setsuyaku is a versatile word used for money, time, and physical resources like water or electricity. It is almost always used as a 'suru' verb in active contexts.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'Setsuyaku' when they mean saving a file on a computer; for technology, use 'Hozon' or 'Save' (セーブ) instead.

💡

암기 팁

The first kanji 節 (setsu) means a 'node' like on bamboo, representing a limit or boundary. Think of putting a limit on your spending!

📖

어원

Derived from Middle Chinese, combining '節' (joint/limit) and '約' (promise/tighten/economize).

문법 패턴

Used as a noun: 節約が大切です (Saving is important) Used as a transitive verb: [Resource] を節約する Used as a compound noun: 節約 + [Noun] (e.g., 節約術)
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Japan, 'setsuyaku' is a highly valued social virtue, often featured in popular media through 'setsuyaku-jutsu' (saving hacks) for housewives and students.

빠른 퀴즈

新しい車を買いたいので、生活費を____しています。

정답!

정답은: a

finance 관련 단어

試算

B2

A preliminary or trial calculation or estimation. It is used to project future costs, savings, or economic impacts before a final decision is made.

返金

B1

The act of returning money that has already been paid, typically because a product was returned or a service was cancelled.

支給

B1

The provision or payment of money, goods, or benefits, typically from an employer to an employee.

消費税

A1

A value-added tax levied on the sale of goods and services. In Japan, it is typically applied at the time of purchase and is a key part of daily shopping and financial planning.

銀行

A1

A financial institution where people can safely deposit, withdraw, and save money. It also provides services like currency exchange and loans for individuals and businesses.

口座

A1

A bank account or financial record used to manage deposits, withdrawals, and transfers. It is the primary way individuals and businesses interact with financial institutions to store and move money.

引き出し

A1

In a financial context, 'hikidashi' refers to the act of withdrawing money from a bank account or an ATM. While it also commonly means a physical drawer in a desk, it is a fundamental term for managing personal finances in Japan.

手数料

A1

A service fee or commission paid for a specific transaction or administrative task. It is commonly used when talking about banking, ticket purchases, or middleman services.

年金

A1

A regular payment made by the government or a private fund to a person who has retired from work. In Japan, it specifically refers to the national social security system that residents contribute to during their working years to receive benefits in old age.

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