Japanese Word for Swear

Kanji Chikau-Swear

Kanji Chikau-Swear

We use the word “誓う(ちかう – chikau)” for the word “swear” in Japanese language. And we have a few related words in which we use the kanji “誓” in them like the following examples; “誓願(せいがん – seigan)” means “vow” and “誓約(せいやく – seiyaku)” means “pledge” etc.

And we use the word “誓う” like the following examples.

  • “彼は最善を尽くすことを心の中で誓った(kare ha saizen wo tsukusu kotowo kokoro no naka de chikatta).” – He swore to do his best in his mind.
  • “彼女はこの国を救うことを神に誓った(kanojo ha kono kuni wo sukuu koto wo kami ni chikatta).” – She swore to the god to save this country.
Hiragana Chikau

Hiragana Chikau

Katakana Chikau

Katakana Chikau

Kanji Stroke Order for 誓願

Stroke Order for 誓願

Stroke Order for 誓願

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