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No. 1,459 in Japanese

約束

Promise; agreement.

In a sentence

  • 友達との約束には遅れないようにしています。

    I make sure not to be late for promises with friends.

    Here, '約束' refers to commitments, emphasizing punctuality as part of interpersonal agreements.

  • 彼との約束を守りたいです。

    I want to keep the promise I made with him.

    In this sentence, '約束' is used to express a mutual promise or agreement between individuals, highlighting the sense of obligation to fulfill it.

  • 明日の約束が変更されたら教えてください。

    Please inform me if tomorrow's appointment changes.

    Here, '約束' is used to mean scheduled appointments, focusing on organized plans or engagements.

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