noun
marriage vows; pledge of eternal love
A poetic, somewhat old-fashioned expression for a vow to be together not only in this life but also in the next. Often used in romantic or literary contexts. Synonymous with 二世の約束.
See also: 二世の約束
二人は神社で二世の契りを交わした。
The two exchanged marriage vows at the shrine.
Almost identical in meaning; 二世の契り emphasizes the solemn, ritualistic aspect of the vow, while 二世の約束 can sound slightly more casual or modern.
Composed of 二世 (にせ, 'two lives', i.e., this life and the next) and 契り (ちぎり, 'pledge' or 'vow'). The expression reflects the traditional belief in reincarnation and the desire for a bond to continue beyond death.