JLPT N4Words

やくそく

Meaning
何かをすると前もって決めておくこと
Explanation
「やくそく(約束)」 means to decide in advance to do something. It is used as in 「友だちと会う約束をする」. "Receiving a notice" is receiving a communication, which differs from 「約束」 (a promise) that one decides oneself.
Original Japanese explanation

「やくそく(約束)」は、あることをすると前もって決めておくことです。「友だちと会う約束をする」のように使います。「知らせを受け取る」は連絡を受けることで、自分で決める「約束」とはちがいます。

Examples
  • 友だちと会う約束をする

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