“Pledge” or “Oath” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “誓”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “誓” means “Promise”, “Swear” or “Vow” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “誓”
Jouyou Kanji “誓” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 14 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | せい(sei) |
| ぜい(zei) | |
| Kun-Yomi | ちか(う)(chika(u)) |
| Meanings | Swear, Vow, Promise, Oath, Pledge |
| I swear, Upon my word, Without fail, Surely | |
| Admonish, Warn | |
| Admonition, Warning, Caution, Lesson | |
| Admonition from the emperor to his people |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “誓”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 誓願(せいがん-se i ga n) | Religious vow, Oath, Adjuration |
| 誓言(せいげん or せいごん-se i ge n (or) se i go n) | Attestation, Attest, Oath, Vow, Solemn pledge |
| 誓紙(せいし-se i shi) | Written oath, Written pledge |
| 誓詞(せいし-se i shi) | Vow, Oath, Pledge |
| 誓書(せいしょ-se i sho) | Written oath, Written pledge |
| 誓盟(せいめい-se i me i) | Firm pledge, To make a firm oath |
| 誓文(せいもん or せいぶん-se i mo n (or) se i bu n) | Written oath, Words to swear to God, Written oath to god |
| 誓文払い(せいもんばらい-se i mo n ba ra i) | Bargain sale |
| 誓約(せいやく-se i ya ku) | Oath, Vow, Pledge, Covenant |
| 誓約書(せいやくしょ-se i ya ku sho) | Written oath, Written covenant, Written pledge |
| 祈誓(きせい-ki se i) | Vow, Oath, Pledge |
| 宣誓(せんせい-se n se i) | To vow in front of others |
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