Japanese word

契る

Pronunciation

Romajichigiru

Meaning

  • verbvow

Example

二人は生涯を共にすると契りました。futa ri wa shō gai o tomo ni su ru to chigi ri ma shi ta

The two vowed to spend their lives together.

Illustration for 契る (vow)

More examples

私たちは互いに支え合うと契りました。watashi ta chi wa taga i ni sasa e a u to chigi ri ma shi ta

We vowed to support each other.

Core concept

Expresses a firm promise that binds people or their future actions together.

Common phrases

  • 再会を契るsai kai o chigi ru

    vow to meet again

Similar words

誓うchikau: To make a serious promise to do something or remain true to a commitment.
約束するyakusokusuru: To give one's word to do something or keep a commitment.

Definition in Japanese

将来にわたる約束を固く交わす。shō rai ni wa ta ru yaku soku o kata ku ka wa su

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 契る (chigiru) has the noun form 契り (chigiri, "pledge"), linking the act of making a firm promise with the promise itself.

Usage tips

  • In English, vow is common in wedding language but also describes serious personal promises, and 契る (chigiru) has a similarly solemn range.

Opposites

Related words

  • 契りchigirivownoun

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