約 — promise; approximately
約 means “promise; approximately”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 9 strokes. On'yomi: ヤク (yaku). It has no common kun'yomi. You'll see it in words such as 約 (yaku, “approximately; about”).
約
- Meaning
- promise; approximately
- On'yomi
- ヤク (yaku)
- Kun'yomi
- —
- Strokes
- 9
- Level
- JLPT N3 · set Numbers & amounts 1
How to remember 約
Thread (糸) wrapped (勹) round a drop (丶) on your finger, so you remember a promise.
Parts: 糸 thread · 勺 ladle
Words with 約
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 約 | やく yaku on | approximately; about |
Don't confuse it with
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