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yakusoku

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Correct and everyday. Not ceremonial — this is 'see you at seven'.

What a Japanese person actually thinks

Ordinary in register. It doesn't carry the weight English 'vow' has — closer to 'arrangement'.

Meaning

Literally
bind + bundle
Actually
A promise or appointment. Covers everything from a solemn vow to plans on Friday.

Scores

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Extremely common word.

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Fine pair of characters. The mundanity of the word is the limit.

Watch out

  • lowAlso just means 'appointment'. 'I have a yakusoku at 3' is a normal sentence.

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    an oath; a solemn vow
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Orientation: vertical

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