先約

prior engagement, prior commitment

s ẽ̞ ɰ̃ j a̠ k ɯ̟

先 priority; being first + 約 about, approximately

noun Rare #42,044

prior engagement, prior commitment An arrangement made before another invitation or plan.

JA: 今日は先約があります。

EN: I already have plans today.

I already have plans…

— さらば、わが愛／覇王別姫 (1993)

Tom already had plans.

I have feelings for you, but I already have plans tonight.

— 恋する惑星 (1994)

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