お約束

Meaning

1. nvsvt
   promise; agreement; arrangement; one's word; contract; pact; appointment; engagement; date
2. nadj-no
   something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

Example sentences

• 昼食会のお約束ですが、どうも私の都合がつきかねます。

  I'm afraid I won't be able to make it for our luncheon appointment.

• 私との連絡を保つよう、お約束いただけますか。

  Would you promise to keep in touch with me?

• このような間違いは二度と起こらないことをお約束します。

  I assure you that an error like this will never happen again.