Japanese symbol for “pledge”
保証
ほしょう
Romaji: hoshou
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
In Japanese, pledge is 保証, read ほしょう (hoshou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vs, vt guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
- n, vs, vt warranty
Written forms: 保証、保障. Readings: ほしょう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “pledge”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 抵当 | ていとう teitou | mortgage; security; hypothec |
| 誓う | ちかう chikau | to swear; to vow; to take an oath |
| 宣誓 | せんせい sensei | oath; abjuration; pledge |
| 予約 | よやく yoyaku | contract; subscription; pledge |
| 盟約 | めいやく meiyaku | oath; pledge; pact |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 保護 | ほご hogo | protection; safeguard; guardianship |
| 保険 | ほけん hoken | insurance |
| 確保 | かくほ kakuho | securing; obtaining; ensuring |
| 保存 | ほぞん hozon | preservation; conservation; storage |
| 保守 | ほしゅ hoshu | maintenance |
| 証拠 | しょうこ shouko | evidence; proof |
| 証明 | しょうめい shoumei | proof; testimony; demonstration |
| 証券 | しょうけん shouken | bond; bill; certificate |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pledge”.
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