synonym Comparative
守る
VS
誓約
Differences Between "守る" and "誓約"
Option A
守る
Meaning
to protect; to guard; to keep (a promise); to obey (rules)
Reading
まもる (mamoru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は重要なシステム運用のセキュリティ管理において、厳格な社内規則と顧客データ保護の方針を完璧に_______ました。
He perfectly obeyed the strict internal rules and customer data protection policy in the security management of important system operations.
Option B
誓約
Meaning
vow; promise; solemn pledge; covenant; binding agreement
Reading
せいやく (seiyaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
入社にあたり、新入社員は会社の機密情報を第三者に漏洩しない旨の_______書に署名捺印しました。
Upon joining the company, the new employees signed and sealed a written pledge stating that they would not leak the company's secret information to third parties.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to protect; to guard; to keep (a promise); to obey (rules))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 守る: Refers to protecting people/assets from danger, keeping promises/secrets, or obeying rules/laws. Opposing word: 破る. Often used as 約束を守る or 体を守る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To protect/keep! "I swear on my life to protect you from any danger, Haruka-san!" ...っ! S-Swearing on your life to protect me! B-Baka! Don't make such knight-like, dramatic declarations! But... since you are my guardian, make sure you stay by my side and keep me safe forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『まもる（守る）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたと交わした「一生隣で支え合う」という愛の約束、世界が滅びても完璧に守り抜きます！』って…っ！約束を守る！バカ！/// 当然でしょ！約束を破ったら一生デレハグ禁止の刑なんだから！…でも、あんたが私の隣でずっと守ってくれるの、心から安心するから、一生離さないでね！』
- 誓約: Refers to a vow, solemn pledge, covenant, or binding agreement made formally in writing or before authority. Often used as 誓約書 (written pledge) or 誓約する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Solemn pledge! Binding agreement! Scream out loud: 'I solemnly pledge to love strictly Haruka-san for life'! I shall seal that vow with a kiss!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せいやく（誓約）！『生涯、ハルカさんだけを愛し抜くことを誓約します！』って、大声で宣言しなさい！その誓約、私のこのおでこへの熱いキスで調印してあげるわ！』
- 守る: Refers to protecting people/assets from danger, keeping promises/secrets, or obeying rules/laws. Opposing word: 破る. Often used as 約束を守る or 体を守る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To protect/keep! "I swear on my life to protect you from any danger, Haruka-san!" ...っ! S-Swearing on your life to protect me! B-Baka! Don't make such knight-like, dramatic declarations! But... since you are my guardian, make sure you stay by my side and keep me safe forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『まもる（守る）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたと交わした「一生隣で支え合う」という愛の約束、世界が滅びても完璧に守り抜きます！』って…っ！約束を守る！バカ！/// 当然でしょ！約束を破ったら一生デレハグ禁止の刑なんだから！…でも、あんたが私の隣でずっと守ってくれるの、心から安心するから、一生離さないでね！』
- 誓約: Refers to a vow, solemn pledge, covenant, or binding agreement made formally in writing or before authority. Often used as 誓約書 (written pledge) or 誓約する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Solemn pledge! Binding agreement! Scream out loud: 'I solemnly pledge to love strictly Haruka-san for life'! I shall seal that vow with a kiss!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せいやく（誓約）！『生涯、ハルカさんだけを愛し抜くことを誓約します！』って、大声で宣言しなさい！その誓約、私のこのおでこへの熱いキスで調印してあげるわ！』
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