Japanese word

式

Pronunciation

Romajishiki

Meaning

  • nounceremony

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 式を挙げるshiki o a ge ru

    hold a ceremony

  • 式に出るshiki ni de ru

    attend a ceremony

  • 式を行うshiki o okona u

    hold a ceremony

Similar words

式典shikiten: A formal event held for a public or commemorative purpose.
儀式gishiki: A ceremony performed according to traditional or religious rules.
セレモニーseremonī: A ceremony held to mark or celebrate a particular occasion.

Definition in Japanese

特定の目的に沿って、定められた形式で行う行事。toku tei no moku teki ni so tte sada me ra re ta kei shiki de okona u gyō ji

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 式 (shiki, "ceremony" or "form") is written with 式 (shiki, "form"), a kanji borrowed from Chinese shì, "form" or "ceremony".

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • stylenoun
  • formnoun

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