誓
誓·vow, swear, pledge
- On-yomi
- せい
- Kun-yomi
- ちか.う
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 誓う | ちかう | to swear, to vow |
| 誓い | ちかい | oath, vow |
| 宣誓 | せんせい | oath, formal pledge |
| 誓約書 | せいやくしょ | written pledge |
Example sentences
二人は永遠の愛を誓った。
ふたりはえいえんのあいをちかった。
The two of them vowed eternal love.
開会式で選手が宣誓を行った。
かいかいしきでせんしゅがせんせいをおこなった。
An athlete took the oath at the opening ceremony.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 宣誓 is せんせい — the same sound as 先生, so listen to the context.
- 誓約書 is せいやくしょ, using the on-reading せい.
Memory aid
Picture it
折 (to snap) over 言 (words): words sealed by snapping something in two — a vow you cannot take back.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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