What is '誓う' called in English?

'誓う' in English is called "Swear". Swear refers to: 神聖な存在や物を証人として呼び出し、厳粛な約束や断言をする。

How do you pronounce 'Swear' and '誓う'?

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What is an example sentence for Swear in Japanese?

English: "I swear I didn't do it." | Japanese: "私はそれをやっていないと誓います。"

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English to Japanese Dictionary

swear Meaning in Japanese (swear 英語意味)

誓う, 罵る, 断言する

誓う in English:swear

IPA:t͡ɕi.ka.u

Phonetic:ちかう

Quick Answer • 要約

swear の日本語の意味は「誓う, 罵る, 断言する」です。 (神聖な存在や物を証人として呼び出し、厳粛な約束や断言をする。)

Definitions of Swear

1
verb
誓う
To make a solemn promise or assertion, often invoking a divine being or sacred object as witness.
神聖な存在や物を証人として呼び出し、厳粛な約束や断言をする。
2
verb
罵る
To use offensive or blasphemous language.
不快な言葉や冒涜的な言葉を使う。
3
verb
断言する
To state something very strongly and confidently, often without proof.
証拠なしに、しばしば非常に強く、自信を持って何かを述べる。

Example Sentences

“I swear I didn't do it.”

私はそれをやっていないと誓います。

“Please don't swear in front of the children.”

子供たちの前で罵らないでください。

“She swore that she would never lie again.”

彼女は二度と嘘をつかないと誓った。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

vow promise pledge

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

bless praise

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularswears

past tenseswore

past participlesworn

present participleswearing

agent nounswearer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

swear by somethingidiom

To have great confidence in or trust something completely.

swear inphrasal_verb

To formally admit someone to office by administering an oath.

swear offphrasal_verb

To promise to give up something, often a bad habit.

swear Meaning in Japanese (swear 英語 意味)