Japanese word

式場

Pronunciation

Romajishikijō

Meaning

  • nounceremonial hall

Example

祖父の葬式を町の式場で行います。so fu no sō shiki o machi no shiki jō de okona i ma su

We will hold my grandfather's funeral at the town's ceremonial hall.

Illustration for 式場 (ceremonial hall)

More examples

来月の結婚式に向けて、駅の近くの式場を予約しました。rai getsu no kek kon shiki ni mu ke te eki no chika ku no shiki jō o yo yaku shi ma shi ta

We booked a ceremonial hall near the station for next month's wedding.

Core concept

Refers to a designated place where a formal ceremony takes place, such as a wedding or funeral.

Common phrases

  • 式場を予約するshiki jō o yo yaku su ru

    book a ceremonial hall

  • 式場に入るshiki jō ni hai ru

    enter the ceremonial hall

  • 式場の入口shiki jō no iri guchi

    entrance to the ceremonial hall

Similar words

会場kaijō: A place prepared for an event, meeting, or ceremony.
セレモニーホールseremonīhōru: A facility designed for formal ceremonies, often with rooms for related services.
斎場saijō: A place where a funeral ceremony and related rites are held.

Definition in Japanese

結婚式や葬儀などの儀式を行うための場所。kek kon shiki ya sō gi na do no gi shiki o okona u ta me no ba sho

Word origin

式場 (shikijō) combines 式 (shiki, "ceremony") and 場 (jō, "place"), literally naming a place set aside for a ceremony.

Usage tips

  • Unlike wedding venue, 式場 (shikijō) can also refer to a funeral venue, so its meaning is not limited to weddings.

Other meanings

  • wedding venuenoun

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