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