noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
austerity; voluntary privation
Refers to enduring hardship or cutting back on consumption, often as a deliberate policy or personal choice. Commonly used in economic, political, or lifestyle contexts.
戦時中、国民は耐乏生活を強いられた。
During the war, the people were forced into a life of austerity.
政府は財
The government announced austerity measures to rebuild public finances.