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“ceremony” in Japanese

Japanese

Also儀式 (gishiki) · 儀 (gi) · セレモニー (seremonī)

Pronunciation

Romajishiki

Example

明日は式があります。asu wa shiki ga a ri ma su

There is a ceremony tomorrow.

Illustration for 式 (ceremony)

How to say “ceremony” in Japanese

“Ceremony” in Japanese is 式 (shiki).

Describes a set form or organized occasion that gives a particular purpose a formal shape, especially through a ceremony.

Full entry for 式: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 式

明日、学校で式があります。asu gak kō de shiki ga a ri ma su

There is a ceremony at school tomorrow.

来週の式に祖父母も来ます。rai shū no shiki ni so fu bo mo ki ma su

My grandparents will also come to next week's ceremony.

Tips for using 式

  • The word 式 (shiki) can describe a ceremony even when the event is small, because its focus is on formal procedure rather than size.

Other Japanese words for “ceremony”

この儀式は毎年行われます。ko no gi shiki wa mai toshi okona wa re ma su

This ceremony is held every year.

3

儀

gi

nounceremony

結婚の儀を行います。kek kon no gi o okona i ma su

We hold the wedding ceremony.

開会のセレモニーに参加します。kai kai no se re mo nī ni san ka shi ma su

I will attend the opening ceremony.

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