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Meanings
1
A solemn promise, often used in formal, religious, or personal commitment contexts.
He swore an oath to God.
Exchange wedding vows.
Usage patterns
- 誓いを守るto keep a vow
He kept the vow he made at his wedding for his entire life.
- 誓いを破るto break a vow
She ended up breaking the vow she had made to herself.
- 永遠の誓いan eternal vow
The two of them exchanged eternal vows.
- 〈相手〉との誓いa vow made with someone
They renewed their vow to each other before God.
Expressions
- 誓いを立てるmake a vow; take an oath