Economy in Japanese

"economy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

倹

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frugal, economy, thrifty

Reading: ken

10 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of person and all. Person being frugal.

What it carries

Thrift, economy, simple. Represents eliminating waste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for economy?

The most common kanji for "economy" is 倹, read as ken. It means frugal, economy, thrifty. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 倹 have?

倹 has 10 strokes.