約束
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Noun meaning a promise, appointment, or arrangement. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to mean 'to promise', e.g., 『約束する』 (yakusoku suru, 'to promise').
Theme
At a café, User meets their friend Aoi to discuss weekend plans and confirm their arrangements.
約束
やくそく
arrangement, appointment, promise
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'yak' (約 yaku sounds like 'yak') and 'so' (束 soku sounds like 'sock') — you make a promise to 'yak' about a 'sock' arrangement! 'Yak-so' → 約束 (yakusoku, 'promise').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, keeping 『約束』 (yakusoku, 'promise') is highly valued, reflecting reliability and respect. Breaking a promise can damage trust, so people often confirm plans with phrases like 『約束します』 (yakusoku shimasu, 'I promise').
Forms
Base: 約束Noun meaning a promise, appointment, or arrangement. Often used with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to mean 'to promise', e.g., 『約束する』 (yakusoku suru, 'to promise').