Memory phrase for the Kanji: 約


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Meaning

about, promise, approximate

Pronunciation

YAKU

Explanation

Left: thread , right: ladle

Mnemonic

The thread at the ladle reminds of a promise.

Radicals

thread
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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