節約
せつやく
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
saving, economy, frugality
Examples
電気を節約しましょう。
Let's save electricity.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「節約」means "saving, economy, frugality." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「節約」is read as「せつやく」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「節約」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「節約」mean in Japanese?+
「節約」means "saving, economy, frugality". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「節約」?+
「節約」is read as「せつやく」.
Is 「節約」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「節約」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「節約」?+
電気を節約しましょう。 — Let's save electricity.
Practice 「節約」 with spaced repetition