noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
saving; economizing; cutting down
Broadly used for saving money, time, resources, or effort. Often implies a conscious effort to reduce waste or unnecessary spending.
光熱費を節約するために、こまめに電気を消している。
To save on utility bills, I make a point of turning off lights frequently.
時間を節約するには、事前の準備が大切だ。
To save time, advance preparation is important.