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What is the Kanji for 'Swear' and 'Vow'? | 誓

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Swear' and 'Vow', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Swear' and 'Vow' is 誓.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swear, Vow

    Reading

    kunyomiちか

    chika

    onyomiせい

    sei

    Parts

    Say Bend, Fold

    Example Word

    誓う: swear. 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.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1568

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    誓う

    Meaning

    Swear

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 言 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measure, Plan

    kanji

    Meaning

    Talk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Language, Word

    kanji

    Meaning

    Read

    kanji

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entice, Induce

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Argument

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evaluate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correct, Revise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Noh chanting, Popular song

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruct, Admonish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise, Honor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abandon, Give up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Who

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 折 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sagacious, Philosophy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Die, Pass on

Learn the Kanji

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What does 誓 mean?

誓 means 'Swear' and 'Vow'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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