JLPT N3 · Communication

約束

やくそく

promise; appointment

Stroke order of 約束

2 characters, 16 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

約 · 9 strokes束 · 7 strokes

Memory trick

Thread (糸) tied tightly around a bundle (束) of sticks: a binding promise.

Parts: 約 = 糸 thread + 勺 ladle (tie) + 束 bundle (木 tied)

The characters in 約束

約やく — about; approximately (9 strokes)

Example sentence

友達と会う約束があります。

ともだちとあうやくそくがあります。

I have plans to meet a friend.

Words with 約

契約contract 予約reservation; booking 条約treaty 節約saving; economizing 婚約engagement 約about; approximately 要約summary

More words: Communication

意見opinion 返事reply; answer 伝えるto tell; to convey 挨拶greeting 会話conversation 表現expression 意味meaning 理由reason 話題topic (of conversation)噂rumour 説得persuasion 感謝gratitude; thanks 賛成agreement; approval 反対opposition; the opposite

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