thrift

IPA(Pronunciation)

/θɹɪft/

Noun

uncountable US countable obsolete

(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money). / (countable, US) A savings bank.

Japanese Meaning

倹約・節約、特にお金などを最小限に使用する性質 / （特に米国で用いられる）貯蓄銀行

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Thrift allowed them to build a secure future despite their modest incomes.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼らは節約によって、収入が少なくても安定した将来を築くことができた。

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Sense（1）

(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.

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Sense（2）

(countable, US) A savings bank.

Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.

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Sense（3）

(countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

Sense（4）

(obsolete) Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.

Bassanio: […]And many Jasons come in quest of her.

O my Antonio, had I but the means

To hold a rival place with one of them,

I have a mind presages me such thrift,

That I should questionless be fortunate!

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Sense（5）

(obsolete) Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

thrifts

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