Memory phrase for the Kanji: 約

約

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Meaning about, promise, approximate

Pronunciation

YAKU

Explanation

Left: thread 糸, right: ladle 勺

Mnemonic
 
The thread at the ladle reminds of a promise.

Radicals

糸 thread
勺 laddlepicture of a laddle with something in
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 Vocabulary

約 やく  approximately, about, some
条約 じょうやく  treaty, pact
予約 よやく  reservation
約束 やくそく  arrangement, promise
婚約 こんやく  engagement, betrothal
約款 やっかん  agreement, stipulation, article
節約 せつやく  economising, saving
倹約 けんやく  thrift, economy, frugality
制約 せいやく  limitation, restriction, condition, constraints

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