How to say 'Swear' in Japanese | 誓う

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The Japanese word for Swear is 'Chikau', written as 誓う in Japanese.'Swear' in hiragana is ちかう.

word

誓う

Meaning

Swear

Reading

ちかう

chikau

Kanji

誓Swear, Vow

Explanation

The Japanese verb '誓う (ちかう)' means 'to swear' or 'to vow'. It is used when someone makes a solemn promise or pledge, often with a strong sense of commitment or determination. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as personal promises, oaths, or formal declarations. For example: I swear to protect you「あなたを守ると誓います」(あなたをまもるとちかいます). He vowed to never give up「彼は決して諦めないと誓った」(かれはけっしてあきらめないとちかった). The verb often carries a serious tone, emphasizing the sincerity of the promise being made.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7122

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 誓う

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

誓

Meaning

Swear, Vow

Hiragana in the Word 誓う

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

う

Reading

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What does 'Chikau' (誓う) mean?

'Chikau' means 'Swear' .

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