noun
A written promise to pay a specified sum of money to a designated person or bearer, used in commercial transactions.
会社は銀行から融資を受けるために約束手形を振り出した。
The company issued a promissory note to obtain a loan from the bank.
約束手形の支払期日が来週に迫っている。
The due date for the promissory note is approaching next week.