Pledge in Japanese

"pledge" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "pledge". The most common choice is shown first.

契

Top pick

pledge, promise, vow

Reading: kei

9 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of abundance, sword, and big. Promise carved with sword.

What it carries

Contract, opportunity, pledge. Represents promise.

Related kanji for "pledge"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for pledge?

The most common kanji for "pledge" is 契, read as kei. It means pledge, promise, vow. Related kanji: 誓 (pledge).

How many strokes does 契 have?

契 has 9 strokes.