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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

The river is about half as long again as the Thames.
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Each chapter in the textbook is followed by about a dozen comprehension questions.
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The factory has laid off some three hundred workers.
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I've read some hundred books so far.
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The sea covers nearly three-fourths of the earth's surface.
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