JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
契 — pledge
- Reading
- ケイ・ちぎ.る
- Meaning
- pledge; promise; vow
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
契 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・ちぎ.る and it means pledge; promise; vow. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
契 appears in everyday japanese words such as 契る (to pledge), 契機 (opportunity) and 契約 (contract).
Japanese words containing 契
Frequently asked questions
What does 契 mean in Japanese?
契 means pledge; promise; vow in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 契 read?
契 is read ケイ・ちぎ.る. Reading it inside real words — 契る and 契機 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 契 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 契 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 契 in a word?
A common word containing 契 is 契る (ちぎる) — "to pledge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 契 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 契 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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