約
Kanji · N2
約 / promise
Kanji for promise, approximately, or shrink.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヤク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つづ.まる、つづ.める、つづま.やか | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
約 carries the meaning promise, approximately, or shrink.
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Common compounds with 約
約束するやくそくする
誓約せいやくoath / vow / pledge
盟約めいやくoath / pledge / pact
約款やっかんagreement / stipulation / article
倹約けんやくthrift / economy / frugality
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