How to use 誓う (ちかう)
Meaning of 誓う
The Japanese verb "誓う" (ちかう, chikau) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- to swear, to vow, to pledge: This meaning involves making a solemn promise or commitment, often with a sense of duty or loyalty.
- Example: 彼は彼女に永遠の愛を誓った。
- Translation: He swore eternal love to her.
- to affirm, to assert: Here, it means to state something as true or certain, often with conviction.
- Example: 私はその事実を誓います。
- Translation: I affirm that fact.
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Dialogue
（ヨキ）あいつらさえ…
(Yoki) If only they weren't here...
エルリック兄弟たちさえ いなければ…
If only those Elric brothers weren't here...
👉👉その時 私は誓った
At that moment, I swore,
そうだ 復讐してやる
Yes, I'll get my revenge.
この私をこんな目にあわせた あいつらに―
On those who've put me through this—
死よりも 恐ろしい 復讐を
A revenge more terrifying than death.