절감
The act of reducing or cutting down on expenses, materials, energy, or quantity. It is often used in management and environmental contexts.
Examples
3 of 5에너지 절감 캠페인이 전국적으로 실시되고 있다.
An energy reduction campaign is being conducted nationwide.
새로운 공정 도입으로 생산 시간을 20% 절감했다.
By introducing a new process, production time was reduced by 20%.
가계 부채 절감을 위한 정부의 대책이 발표되었다.
Government measures to reduce household debt were announced.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jeol' (Cut) like 'Jeol-dan' (Cut off).
Quick Quiz
불을 끄는 습관은 전기료 ( )에 도움이 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 절감
Examples
에너지 절감 캠페인이 전국적으로 실시되고 있다.
formalAn energy reduction campaign is being conducted nationwide.
새로운 공정 도입으로 생산 시간을 20% 절감했다.
businessBy introducing a new process, production time was reduced by 20%.
가계 부채 절감을 위한 정부의 대책이 발표되었다.
formalGovernment measures to reduce household debt were announced.
종이 사용 절감은 환경 보호의 시작입니다.
everydayReducing paper use is the start of environmental protection.
원가 절감은 기업의 경쟁력을 높이는 핵심 요인이다.
academicCost reduction is a key factor in increasing a company's competitiveness.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
절감 대책
reduction measures
절감 효과
reduction effect
절감 방안
reduction plan
Often Confused With
절약 is the practice of 'saving' or 'being frugal', while 절감 is the more formal/technical term for 'reducing' a specific amount or cost.
Usage Notes
Extremely common in business meetings, economic news, and environmental policy.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse this with '절감' (切感) which means 'to feel keenly'. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jeol' (Cut) like 'Jeol-dan' (Cut off).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 節 (moderate/cut) and 減 (decrease).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
불을 끄는 습관은 전기료 ( )에 도움이 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 절감
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