English–Japanese
“graduation ceremony” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisotsugyōshiki
Example
妹の卒業式に行きます。imōto no sotsu gyō shiki ni i ki ma su
I am going to my sister's graduation ceremony.
How to say “graduation ceremony” in Japanese
“Graduation ceremony” in Japanese is 卒業式 (sotsugyōshiki).
Marks the formal completion of a period of study with a ceremony that publicly recognizes the graduates.
Example sentences with 卒業式
来週、卒業式があります。rai shū sotsu gyō shiki ga a ri ma su
There is a graduation ceremony next week.
学校の卒業式で、代表の生徒が答辞を読みました。gak kō no sotsu gyō shiki de dai hyō no sei to ga tō ji o yo mi ma shi ta
At the school's graduation ceremony, the student representative read the farewell address.
Tips for using 卒業式
- In Japan, 卒業式 (sotsugyōshiki) is commonly held in March, when the school year ends, and it can mark graduation from primary school through university rather than from university alone.