契

契
ONけい
KUNちぎる、ちぎり
Meanings
pledgevowcontractbond

How to remember

Imagine using a KNIFE (刀) to CARVE a PROMISE or a CONTRACT into a surface, solidifying the agreement.

Vocabulary

契約けいやく
contract, agreement
契るちぎる
to pledge, to vow
契機けいき
opportunity, turning point
契りちぎり
pledge, vow (noun)

Related kanji

約誓結盟交