1.
promise
A declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something.
約束を守ってください。
Please keep your promise.
約束を破ってはいけない。
You must not break a promise.
子供との約束は必ず守るようにしている。
I always make sure to keep promises with my children.
2.
appointment, arrangement
An agreement to meet at a particular time.
明日約束がある。
I have an appointment tomorrow.
約束の時間に遅れないでね。
Don't be late for our appointment.
友達と映画を見る約束をしたので、週末が楽しみだ。
I made plans to watch a movie with a friend, so I'm looking forward to the weekend.
約束 means both promise and appointment/arrangement to meet.
VERBAL USAGE:
約束する (to promise, to make an appointment)
KEY EXPRESSIONS:
- 約束を守る: to keep a promise
- 約束を破る: to break a promise
- 約束の時間: the appointed time
- 約束を取り付ける: to get a commitment
PATTERNS:
- ~と約束する: to promise someone, to make plans with someone
- 約束がある: to have an appointment
RELATED:
- 予約: reservation (for restaurants, hotels)
- 契約: contract (formal agreement)