Lingaku誓う【ちかう】
Frequency rank: 2,856. – 2,857.
- to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
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[Person] vows to [Action]
[Person] swears to [Promise]
[Person] pledges [Heart]
[Person] swears to [Duty]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
This word is used when someone is making a serious promise or commitment, often in a formal context. It can refer to pledging loyalty, love, or any other solemn commitment.
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ちかう誓う【ちかう】
To swear or vow, often implying a serious commitment or promise.
やくそく約束【やくそく】
To promise; a commitment made between two parties, often involving a mutual agreement.
しんじる信じる【しんじる】
To believe or have faith in something or someone, often tied to trust.
せいやく誓約【せいやく】
A formal pledge or commitment, often legally binding or ceremonial in nature.
ていこう抵抗【ていこう】
To resist or oppose something, which is often contrasted with swearing allegiance or commitment.
せきにん責任【せきにん】
Responsibility; the state of having a duty or obligation to deal with something.
He is responsible for that project.
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1. けっこんせいかつ結婚生活がうまくいっていないうまく行っていないほう方はけっこんしき結婚式のとき時におごそかにかみ神のまえに前にちかった誓った、ふうふ夫婦のせいやく誓約をおもいだして思い出してみましょう。
And to the people whose married life is not going well, let's remember the marriage covenant sworn solemnly before God at the wedding ceremony.
You will say and do things your parents said and did, even if you swore you would never do them.
You've got to carry out your commitment at all costs.