English–Japanese

“wedding ceremony” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyoshiki

Example

来月、神社で挙式します。rai getsu jin ja de kyo shiki shi ma su

We will have our wedding ceremony at a shrine next month.

Illustration for 挙式 (wedding ceremony)

How to say “wedding ceremony” in Japanese

“Wedding ceremony” in Japanese is 挙式 (kyoshiki).

It refers to carrying out the formal ceremony that marks a couple's marriage.

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

Example sentences with 挙式

海外で挙式をする人も増えています。kai gai de kyo shiki o su ru hito mo fu e te i ma su

More people are having their wedding ceremonies abroad.

Tips for using 挙式

  • The phrase wedding ceremony helps distinguish the marriage service itself from the reception, meal, or party held afterward.

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