How to say 'Form' or 'Format' in Japanese | 形式

word

Meaning

Form, Format

Reading

Kanji

形Shape 式Style, Ceremony

Explanation

The Japanese noun '形式 (けいしき)' primarily refers to the 'form' or 'format' of something. It is used to describe the structure, arrangement, or style in which something is presented or organized. This word is often used in contexts such as legal documents, ceremonies, or artistic works, where the specific form or format is important. For example: The application must follow the correct format「申請は正しい形式でなければならない」(しんせいはただしいけいしきでなければならない). The ceremony was conducted in a traditional form「式典は伝統的な形式で行われた」(しきてんはでんとうてきなけいしきでおこなわれた). Note that '形式' can also imply a sense of rigidity or adherence to rules, as in '形式にこだわる (けいしきにこだわる)' which means 'to be particular about formality'.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Frequency

1763

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