NichiDict

契る

N2
ちぎる
[chigiru]
Illustration for 契る

Meanings

1.Godan

to pledge; to vow; to promise; to swear

2.Godan

to have sexual intercourse (esp. between husband and wife); to share a bed

Examples

彼らは固く義兄弟の契りを結んだ。

They formed a firm pact as sworn brothers.

友情を契って固い握手を交わしました。

We pledged friendship and shook hands.

神の前で永遠の愛を契る儀式だった。

It was a ceremony to vow love before God.