meager savings

language: ja

definitions

  1. A small, insufficient, or inadequate amount of money that has been set aside for future use or emergencies.
    ja: わずかな蓄え

examples

  1. Unable to find work, they could only rely on meager savings to barely maintain their livelihoods.

    仕事が見つからず、彼らはわずかな蓄えを頼りに、かろうじて生計を立てるのが精一杯だった。