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approximate · promise · contract · reduce
N3On: やく
Memory Aid
'Yaku' — You ACKNOWLEDGE a promise by tying a thread.
Vocabulary
約束やくそくpromise; appointment
約やくapproximately
契約けいやくcontract; agreement
予約よやくreservation; booking
節約せつやくsaving; economizing
Example Sentences
彼は約束を守る人です。
He is a person who keeps his promises.
ここから駅まで約１０分です。
It's approximately 10 minutes from here to the station.
新しいアパートの契約をしました。
I signed a contract for a new apartment.
夏休みのホテルを予約しました。
I made a reservation for a hotel for summer vacation.