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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #295 · Elementary 2 L3
約
approximately, promise, shrink
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ヤク
- Kun’yomi
- つづ・まる、つづ・める、つづま・やか
Example words
予約
よやく
timer
約
つづ・まる
approximately
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 9-stroke character meaning "approximately" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "approximately" (約) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
予約 (よやく) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 予約 (よやく) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: つづ・まる、つづ・める、つづま・やか — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ヤク — common in compound words (熟語).