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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

    誓

    Meaning

    Swear, Vow

    Reading

    kunyomiちか

    chika

    onyomiせい

    sei

    Parts

    折Bend, Fold 言Say

    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

    言

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1568

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 誓

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

    kanji

    折

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    kanji

    言

    Meaning

    Say

Words Using 誓

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    誓う

    Meaning

    Swear

Kanji Related to 誓 Through the Part 折

These 2 kanji contain the part 折 as well.

    kanji

    哲

    Meaning

    Sagacious, Philosophy

    kanji

    逝

    Meaning

    Die, Pass on

Kanji Related to 誓 Through the Part 言

These 21 kanji contain the part 言 as well.

    kanji

    訳

    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

    kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

    kanji

    計

    Meaning

    Measure, Plan

    kanji

    諦

    Meaning

    Abandon, Give up

    kanji

    認

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

    kanji

    記

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    評

    Meaning

    Evaluate

    kanji

    語

    Meaning

    Language, Word

    kanji

    話

    Meaning

    Talk

    kanji

    警

    Meaning

    Warn

    kanji

    読

    Meaning

    Read

    kanji

    諭

    Meaning

    Instruct, Admonish

    kanji

    訪

    Meaning

    Visit

    kanji

    誰

    Meaning

    Who

    kanji

    論

    Meaning

    Theory, Argument

    kanji

    訂

    Meaning

    Correct, Revise

    kanji

    信

    Meaning

    Trust

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    誉

    Meaning

    Praise, Honor

    kanji

    誘

    Meaning

    Entice, Induce

    kanji

    謡

    Meaning

    Noh chanting, Popular song

Learn the Kanji 誓

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.