倹けん素そ

na-adjective, noun

economical and simple; frugal and unadorned

Describes a lifestyle or attitude that avoids luxury and waste, emphasizing simplicity and thrift. Often used in formal or written contexts.

• 彼かれは倹けん素そな生せい活かつを心こころがけている。

  He tries to live a frugal and simple life.

• 倹けん素そを美び徳とくとする文ぶん化かもある。

  Some cultures consider frugality and simplicity a virtue.