This is the 19000th most frequent Korean word.
아끼기
"아끼기" means "saving" or "cherishing."
Here, '아끼기' refers to the act of saving or preserving items for prolonged use.
그녀는 옷을 오래 입으려고 아끼기 때문에 새 옷을 잘 사지 않아요.
She rarely buys new clothes because she saves her old ones to wear for a long time.
In this sentence, '아끼기' implies valuing and taking care of something precious.
즐겨 찾는 책은 소중히 아끼기 마련이에요.
You naturally cherish and preserve your favorite book.
In this context, '아끼기' is about conserving or saving resources to prevent waste.