JapanLingo

節約していますせつやくしています

setsuyakushiteimasu

progressive: is doing saving (money)

N3

How to remember this word

A memory tip for this word is coming soon. For now, try linking it to a real moment from your day — words anchored to real situations stick best.

Example sentences

Example 1

hantoshi mae kara setsuyakushiteimasu.

We have been working on saving (money) since half a year ago.

Example 2

kyonen kara zutto setsuyakushiteimasu.

I have been working on saving (money) since last year.

Usage note

する-verb form of 節約 (saving (money)).