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契
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
ちぎ.る
chigiru
pledge · promise · vow
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
契=
㓞大
㓞 + big
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of abundance, sword, and big. Promise carved with sword.
Symbolism
Contract, opportunity, pledge. Represents promise.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
契りは固く守るべし
ちぎりはかたくまもるべし
Vows should be firmly kept
Promises must be honored
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
契りきな かたみに袖を しぼりつつ 末の松山 波越さじとは
Poem #42 from Hyakunin Isshu
清原元輔Kiyohara no Motosuke
10th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
契りおきし させもが露を いのちにて あはれ今年の 秋もいぬめり
Poem #75 from Hyakunin Isshu
藤原基俊藤原基俊
UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 契 mean in Japanese?
契 means pledge, promise, vow.
How do you read 契?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: ちぎ.る (chigiru).
How many strokes does 契 have?
契 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 大 (big).
Is 契 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 契 (pledge, promise, vow) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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