No. 2,872 in Japanese
ちぎり
A vow or pledge.
In a sentence
二人は固いちぎりを交わした。
The two made a firm pledge.
The word "ちぎり" is used here to mean a "pledge" or "vow" between individuals.
この和紙は簡単にちぎりやすい。
This Japanese paper tears easily.
Here, "ちぎり" is derived from the verb "ちぎる," meaning "to tear," indicating the act of tearing the paper.
古い文献では「ちぎり」は約束を意味しました。
In old texts, 'ちぎり' meant a promise.
The word "ちぎり" is expressed as historically referring to a promise or mutual agreement.
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