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誓言 (せいげん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
oath ; vow ; solemn pledge
A formal, often public declaration of one's commitment or truthfulness. Can be used in legal, ceremonial, or personal contexts. The する form means 'to swear an oath' or 'to make a vow'.
二人ふたり は 永えい 遠えん の 愛あい を 誓せい 言げん し た 。
The two vowed eternal love.
Similar words 誓ちか い 誓い is a more general and common word for 'oath' or 'vow', used in everyday and religious contexts. 誓言 is more formal and often implies a documented or public pledge.
宣せん 誓せい 宣誓 specifically refers to an official oath, such as in court or upon taking office. 誓言 can be used similarly but is slightly broader and less strictly legal.
Etymology Compound of 誓 (sei, 'swear') and 言 (gen/gon, 'words'). The reading せいげん is the standard on'yomi combination; せいごん is a variant with rendaku-like voicing, possibly influenced by older or formal usage.
