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契

契 — pledge, promise, vow

Learn the correct stroke order for 契 (pledge), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケイkei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ちぎ.るchigiru
Strokes9
Radical大
Frequency#898
Meaningspledge, promise, vow

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

契機けいきopportunity; chancenoun
契約けいやくcontract; compact; agreementnoun
契約書けいやくしょ(written) contract; agreementnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 契 (pledge) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 大.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 契 is #898, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

契機けいき — opportunity; chance
契約けいやく — contract; compact; agreement
契約書けいやくしょ — (written) contract; agreement

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 契 have?

The kanji 契 (pledge) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 契?

契 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 契 mean?

契 means: pledge, promise, vow. On'yomi readings: ケイ. Kun'yomi readings: ちぎ.る.

What JLPT level is 契?

契 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.