節せつ煙えん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb

cutting down on smoking; smoking in moderation

Refers to reducing the number of cigarettes smoked, not necessarily quitting entirely. Often used in health or lifestyle contexts.

• 医い者しゃに節せつ煙えんを勧すすめられた。

  The doctor advised me to cut down on smoking.

• 健けん康こうのために節せつ煙えんしている。

  I'm cutting down on smoking for my health.