約束を守る
やくそくをまもる·yakusoku o mamoru
Meaning
to keep a promise
Formality
Casual
Nuance & Usage
約束を守る is a fixed expression meaning fulfilling what was promised. It is an important social value phrase in Japanese communication.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes translate directly and produce unnatural forms. 約束を守る is the natural collocation; 約束を続ける is not appropriate.
Example Sentences (3)
1
小さな約束でも守ることが大切です。
ちいさなやくそくでもまもることがたいせつです。
It is important to keep even small promises.
Daily Life
2
彼はいつも約束を守る人です。
かれはいつもやくそくをまもるひとです。
He is someone who always keeps promises.
Daily Life
3
時間の約束を守ってください。
じかんのやくそくをまもってください。
Please keep your time commitment.
formal
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