Translation of Japanese word "約" to English
約
やく
[yaku]
IPA: /yaku/
Meaning
VerbImprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
How to use
約 (yaku) — 'approximately / about / promise (homophone)'. 約一時間 — about one hour. 契約 (keiyaku) — contract.
🇬🇧 English
approximately / about
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 約
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やく
Romaji Transcription: yaku
Example Sentences
彼は約10時まで仕事をしました。
かれはやくじゅうじまでしごとをしました。
He worked until about 10 o'clock.
彼女は約5分で走りました。
かのじょはやくごふんではしりました。
She ran in about 5 minutes.
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What does the Japanese word "約" mean?▼
The Japanese word "約" means "approximately / about" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "約"?▼
The word "約" is read as "やく" (yaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to approximately or about.".
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