Quick answer
約 is the kanji for "Shrink / Promise / Approximately". A common reading is つづ.まる (tsuzumaru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Shrink / Promise / Approximately
Also : Shrink · Promise · Approximately
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 約 represents 'PROMISE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of promise.
On-reading: やく — remember this sound by associating it with promise. Kun-reading: つづ.まる.
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.
予約をキャンセルしました。
よやくをきゃんせるしました。
I cancelled my reservation.
Vocabulary using 約
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