約束
やくそく
yakusoku
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4

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約束 (やくそく (yakusoku)) means "Promise". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Promise

Also : Pact · Contract · Agreement

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Example Sentences

明日の会議の約束を守らなければならない。

あしたのかいぎのやくそくをまもらなければならない。

I must keep the promise about tomorrow's meeting.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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