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約束

yakusoku

Description

「約束」は、だれかと「これをする」と決めて、かならず守らなければいけないことです。

"約束" is when you decide with someone to do something and must definitely keep it.

友だちと会う時間や、するべきことなどを約束します。

You make a 約束 about the time to meet friends or things you should do.

Meanings

約束yakusoku

a promise; an agreement

友だちとの約束を守ります。

I keep promises with my friends.

約束するyakusoku suru

to promise; to make an appointment

また明日会うと約束した。

We promised to meet again tomorrow.

約束yakusoku

an appointment; a plan to meet

今日は三時に約束があります。

I have an appointment at three o'clock today.

Related words

契約予約守る決める計画会う

Notes

  • Etymology

    約 (promise, agreement) + 束 (bind), literally 'binding agreement.'

  • Nuance

    約束 is a personal promise; 契約 is a formal legal contract.

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