誓

誓 — vow, swear, pledge

Learn the correct stroke order for 誓 (vow), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セイsei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ちか.うchikau
Strokes14
Radical言
Frequency#1567
Meaningsvow, swear, pledge

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

誓いちかいoath; vownoun
誓うちかうto swear; to vow; to take an oathverb
誓約せいやくoath; vow; pledgenoun
宣誓せんせいoath; abjuration; pledgenoun
誓ってちかってsurely; upon my word; by Joveadverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 誓 (vow) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 誓 is #1567, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

誓いちかい — oath; vow
誓うちかう — to swear; to vow; to take an oath
誓約せいやく — oath; vow; pledge

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 誓 have?

The kanji 誓 (vow) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 誓?

誓 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 誓 mean?

誓 means: vow, swear, pledge. On'yomi readings: セイ. Kun'yomi readings: ちか.う.

What JLPT level is 誓?

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