誓い — meaning in English
chikai
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English meaning
- oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
- word noun The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
Senses
誓い is used for these senses in English:
- oath 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.
- vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
- word A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
oath — full definition
- noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- noun A curse word or swear word.
vow — full definition
- noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
- verb To make a solemn promise.