Japanese word

卒業式

Pronunciation

Romajisotsugyōshiki

Meaning

  • noungraduation ceremony

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.

Illustration for 卒業式 (graduation ceremony)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Marks the formal completion of a period of study with a ceremony that publicly recognizes the graduates.

Common phrases

  • 卒業式に出るsotsu gyō shiki ni de ru

    attend the graduation ceremony

  • 卒業式を行うsotsu gyō shiki o okona u

    hold a graduation ceremony

  • 卒業式の準備sotsu gyō shiki no jun bi

    preparations for the graduation ceremony

Similar words

卒業証書授与式sotsugyōshōshojuyoshiki: A formal ceremony focused on awarding certificates to people who have completed their studies.

Definition in Japanese

学校や課程を修了した人を送り出すために行う式典。gak kō ya ka tei o shū ryō shi ta hito o oku ri da su ta me ni okona u shiki ten

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 卒業式 (sotsugyōshiki) combines 卒 (sotsu, "finish"), 業 (gyō, "work or study"), and 式 (shiki, "ceremony or formal style") to name a ceremony marking completion of study.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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