synonym Comparative
誓約
VS
厳粛な
Differences Between "誓約" and "厳粛な"
Option A
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.
Option B
厳粛な
Meaning
solemn, grave, austere
Reading
げんしゅくな (genshukuna)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で執り行われた。
The ceremony was conducted in a solemn atmosphere.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(vow; promise; solemn pledge; covenant; binding agreement)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 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！』
- 厳粛な: Describes an atmosphere, event, or person's demeanor that is serious, formal, and without levity. Often implies importance or sacredness. It's a な-adjective.
- 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！』
- 厳粛な: Describes an atmosphere, event, or person's demeanor that is serious, formal, and without levity. Often implies importance or sacredness. It's a な-adjective.
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