oath in Japanese
oath in Japanese is 誓い, わいせつ, 宣誓 — oath means a solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
oath in Japanese
誓い
Pronounced: chikai
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
わいせつ
Pronounced: waisetsu
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
宣誓
Pronounced: sensei
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
誓約
Pronounced: seiyaku
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
宣誓
Pronounced: sensei
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
What does "oath" mean?
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noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
"The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth."
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noun A curse word or swear word.
"He muttered an oath under his breath after hitting his thumb."
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oath in a sentence
- The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth.
- New officers swear an oath before taking up their duties.
- He muttered an oath under his breath after hitting his thumb.
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What is "oath" in Japanese?
"oath" in Japanese is 誓い, わいせつ, 宣誓. oath means: A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
How do you pronounce 誓い?
"oath" in Japanese is 誓い, pronounced "chikai".
How do you use "oath" in a sentence?
Example: "The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth." In Japanese, "oath" is 誓い, わいせつ, 宣誓.
Are there other ways to say "oath" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "oath": 誓い, わいせつ, 宣誓, 誓約.
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