Translation of Japanese word "約束" to English
約束
やくそく
[yakusoku]
IPA: /jakuɕɔkɯ/
Meaning
NounAn oath or affirmation; a vow.
How to use
約束 (yakusoku) — 'promise / appointment / engagement'. 約束を守る — keep a promise. 約束を破る (yakusoku wo yaburu) — break a promise. 口約束 — verbal promise.
🇬🇧 English
promise / appointment
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 約束
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やくそく
Romaji Transcription: yakusoku
Example Sentences
約束を守ることが大切です。
やくそくを まもることが たいせつです。
It's important to keep promises.
約束の時間に遅れないでください。
やくそくの じかんに おそくないでください。
Please don't be late for our appointment.
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Common phrases
- 約束を守る / 破る— to keep / break a promise
- 約束の場所— agreed place / meetup spot
Frequency rank: #556 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "約束" mean?▼
The Japanese word "約束" means "promise / appointment" in English.
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The word "約束" is read as "やくそく" (yakusoku). 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 a promise or agreement.".
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