N1
契 meaning and readings
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Kanji
契
N1
- Meaning
- To make (a promise/contract, etc.), to engrave
- Onyomi
- ケイ
- Kunyomi
- ちぎ(る)
- Formula
- 契 = 龶 + 刀 + 大。
Story
契 is analyzed as a combination of 龶 (a mark (carved with a knife)), 刀 (knife), 大 (person) and denotes To make (a promise/contract, etc.), to engrave.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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