noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Refers to the practice of avoiding waste and using money, resources, or time carefully. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to economize' or 'to practice thrift'.
節倹を心がければ、無駄遣いが減る。
If you make a point of practicing thrift, you'll waste less money.
彼は若い頃から節倹して家を買った。
He saved money from a young age and bought a house.