Translation guide
The concept of economising covers saving money, cutting costs, being frugal, and using resources efficiently. Japanese has distinct expressions for different nuances: general saving, thrifty living, and avoiding waste.
To save on utility bills, I don't use the air conditioner much.
I'm saving a little each month to build up funds for a trip.
Similar to 節約する but often implies a more frugal, thrifty lifestyle, sometimes with a nuance of being stingy if overdone.
He's a thrifty person and never wastes money.
Literally 'to keep down expenses'. Used when you want to control or limit spending in a specific area.
I have to keep my spending down this month.
To live simply and avoid waste, often as a long-term habit or philosophy.
To use resources efficiently, not just money. Can apply to time, energy, materials.
彼女は倹しい生活を送っている。
She leads a frugal life.
I took a shortcut to save time.