Frugal in Japanese
"frugal" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "frugal". The most common choice is shown first.
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frugal, economy, thrifty
Reading: ken
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of person and all. Person being frugal.
What it carries
Thrift, economy, simple. Represents eliminating waste.
Related kanji for "frugal"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for frugal?
The most common kanji for "frugal" is 倹, read as ken. It means frugal, economy, thrifty. Related kanji: 惜 (frugal).
How many strokes does 倹 have?
倹 has 10 strokes.