約
やく
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
approximately, about
Examples
約10キロあります。
There are approximately 10 kilometers.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「約」is a verb meaning "approximately, about." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「約」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「約」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「約」mean in Japanese?+
「約」means "approximately, about". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「約」?+
「約」is read as「やく」.
Is 「約」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「約」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「約」?+
約10キロあります。 — There are approximately 10 kilometers.
Practice 「約」 with spaced repetition