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[やく(約)]
yaku
adverb, noun

English Meaning(s) for 約

adverb
  1. approximately; about
noun
  1. promise; appointment; engagement
  2. shortening; reduction; simplification
  3. contraction (in phonetics)
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Definition and Synonyms for 約

Approximately (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
Synonyms: ほぼ, まず, およそ, ざっと, あれこれ, おおよそ, ほとんど, 凡, 無慮, 略, 粗粗, 約

Meanings for each kanji in 約

» promise; approximately; shrink

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Sample Sentences for 約

I lost my son about a decade ago.
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I saw a fishing boat about a mile off the shore.
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When the Incas were conquered by the Spanish about four hundred years ago, some of the Incas left Cuzco and went to Machu Picchu in the heart of Peru.
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About one third of the earth's surface is land.
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As I missed the train, I had to wait for the next one for about an hour.
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