念書
Meanings
1
written pledge; memorandum; signed assurance
A formal written document in which one party promises or confirms something, often used in legal, business, or official contexts. Can range from a simple signed note to a more formal instrument.
Let's exchange a written pledge before the contract.
He was made to write a memorandum of the debt.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に念書を書くto write someone a written pledge
He wrote a written pledge stating that he would repay the debt.
- 〈人〉から念書を取るto get a written pledge from someone
Just to be safe, we decided to get a written pledge from the other party.
- 念書を交わすto exchange written pledges (between parties)
Instead of a verbal agreement, both sides exchanged written pledges.
- 念書にサインするto sign a written pledge
She signed the written pledge.