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“promise” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyakusoku

Example

私は約束を守ります。watashi wa yaku soku o mamo ri ma su

I keep my promise.

Illustration for 約束 (promise)

How to say “promise” in Japanese

“Promise” in Japanese is 約束 (yakusoku).

約束 (yakusoku) presents a future action as something people have mutually fixed and are expected to honor.

Full entry for 約束: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 約束

お母さんに宿題をすると約束しました。o haha sa n ni shuku dai o su ru to yaku soku shi ma shi ta

I promised my mom that I would do my homework.

困ったときは、その約束を思い出してください。koma tta to ki wa so no yaku soku o omo i da shi te ku da sa i

Please remember the promise when you are in trouble.

Tips for using 約束

  • Unlike English promise, 約束 (yakusoku) is commonly used for a scheduled meeting as well as for a commitment to do something.

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