契
Kanji · N1
契 / pledge
Kanji for pledge, promise, or vow.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ちぎ.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
契 carries the meaning pledge, promise, or vow.
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Common compounds with 契
契機けいきopportunity / chance
契約けいやくcontract / compact / agreement
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