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約
約 (readings: やく; Japanese kanji) means “promise / approximately”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 予約 (reservation).
What does 約 mean?
| Kanji | 約 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | promise / approximately |
| Readings | やく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 約
約 is read やく depending on the word.
Example words with 約
| Example | 予約 (reservation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14