JLPT N3 Intermediate
約
Approximately or about; promise or agreement.
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1 Adverb, Prefix
Approximately / About
Indicates that a specific quantity, time, or distance is an estimate rather than a precise figure.
Example
東京 から 大阪 まで 、 新幹線 で 約 3 時間 です 。
From Tokyo to Osaka, it's about 3 hours by Shinkansen.
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2 Noun (as a kanji component)
Kanji Meaning: Promise / Agreement
Represents the semantic concept of binding agreements, condensation, or restriction within compound terms.
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