vow

(fold) + (say)
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14 strokes
SOLO

Onyomi

SEI

Mnemonic

Fold your body (i.e. kneel!) and say a vow to your god.

Kunyomi

ちか*う a vow. More strong than 約束. The first time you got caught cheating, you'd make a 約束 to not cheat, But the second time you get caught, you have to誓う!!! KANA
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Synonyms

vow
約束    誓う    契り    誓約書