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

式

Meaning

Style, Ceremony

Reading

onyomiしき

shiki

Parts

工Construction 弋Ceremony

Example Word

形式: form or format. 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'.

Radical

弋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

524

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 式

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

kanji

工

Meaning

Construction

radical

弋

Meaning

Ceremony

式 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

kanji

試

Meaning

Try, Attempt

kanji

拭

Meaning

Wipe

Words Using 式

This kanji is used in 11 words:

word

式

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 式 Through the Part 工

These 12 kanji contain the part 工 as well.

kanji

左

Meaning

Left

kanji

空

Meaning

Sky, Empty

kanji

功

Meaning

Merit, Achievement

kanji

恐

Meaning

Fear

kanji

江

Meaning

Creek, Inlet

kanji

項

Meaning

Clause, Paragraph

kanji

攻

Meaning

Attack, Aggression

kanji

貢

Meaning

Tribute

kanji

尋

Meaning

Inquire

kanji

紅

Meaning

Crimson

kanji

巧

Meaning

Skill, Adept

kanji

虹

Meaning

Rainbow

Kanji Related to 式 Through the Part 弋

These 2 kanji contain the part 弋 as well.

kanji

代

Meaning

Substitute, Era

kanji

武

Meaning

Military

Learn the Kanji 式

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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.