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[やく()]
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)

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, , 無慮, , 粗粗,

Meanings for each kanji in 約

» promise; approximately; shrink

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Sample Sentences for 約

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.
It is about 1 mile from here to the station.
The sea covers nearly three-fourths of the earth's surface.
Our school has about one thousand students.
The output power of a one square meter solar panel is about one watt, so it is difficult to use solar power on a large scale at present.

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