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What is the Kanji for 'Style' and 'Ceremony'? | 式

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Style' and 'Ceremony', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Style' and 'Ceremony' is 式.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Style, Ceremony

    Reading

    onyomiしき

    shiki

    Parts

    Construction Ceremony

    Example Word

    和式: Japanese style. The Japanese noun '和式 (わしき)' refers to something that is in the traditional Japanese style or format. It is often used to describe things like architecture, design, or even customs that follow traditional Japanese aesthetics or practices. For example: a Japanese-style room「和式の部屋」(わしきのへや). This term is commonly contrasted with '洋式 (ようしき)', which means 'Western-style'. Another example: a Japanese-style toilet「和式トイレ」(わしきトイレ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    524

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Construction

    radical

    Meaning

    Ceremony

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wipe

Words Using

This kanji is used in 11 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Ceremony, Formula

    word

    株式

    Meaning

    Share, Stock

    word

    形式

    Meaning

    Form, Format

    word

    方式

    Meaning

    Method

    word

    形式的

    Meaning

    Formal

    word

    様式

    Meaning

    Style, Format

    word

    公式

    Meaning

    Official

    word

    正式

    Meaning

    Formal

    word

    儀式

    Meaning

    Ceremony

    word

    和式

    Meaning

    Japanese style

    word

    葬式

    Meaning

    Funeral

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 12 kanji contain the part 工 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Left

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sky, Empty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Creek, Inlet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clause, Paragraph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attack, Aggression

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crimson

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skill, Adept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rainbow

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 弋 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Substitute, Era

    kanji

    Meaning

    Military

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What does 式 mean?

式 means 'Style' and 'Ceremony'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.