contract, promise, engagement

About this kanji

The kanji 契 (けい) primarily means "contract" or "promise." It is often used as a noun but can also appear in verbal forms when discussing the act of making a promise (ちぎ.る). Common compounds include 契約 (けいやく), meaning "contract," which is frequently used in legal contexts, 婚約 (こんやく) for "engagement," referring to the promise to marry, and 契機 (けいき), meaning "opportunity," which signifies a crucial moment when things change or progress. When using the kanji, remember that it often implies a formal agreement or commitment.

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Example sentences

• 友達と契約を結んだ。

  I made a contract with my friend.

Meanings across languages

English

contract, promise, engagement

Tiếng Việt

hợp đồng, hứa hẹn, giao ước

日本語

契約, 約束, 婚約

한국어

계약, 약속, 약혼

中文

合同, 承诺, 约定

id

kontrak, janji, komitmen

th

สัญญา, คำสัญญา, การหมั้น

es

contrato, promesa, compromiso

fr

contrat, promesse, engagement

de

Vertrag, Versprechen, Engagement

pt

contrato, promessa, compromisso

Common compounds

• 契約けいやくcontract
• 婚約こんやくengagement
• 契機けいきopportunity, chance