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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

    式

    Meaning

    Style, Ceremony

    Reading

    onyomiしき

    shiki

    Parts

    弋Ceremony 工Construction

    Example Word

    式: ceremony or formula. The Japanese noun '式 (しき)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'ceremony', referring to formal events such as weddings, funerals, or other rituals. For example: The wedding ceremony was beautiful「結婚式は美しかった」(けっこんしきはうつくしかった). The second meaning is 'formula', often used in mathematical, scientific, or technical contexts. For example: This formula is difficult to understand「この式は理解しにくい」(このしきはりかいしにくい). The word '式' is versatile and its meaning depends heavily on the context in which it is used.

    Radical

    弋

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    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:

    radical

    弋

    Meaning

    Ceremony

    kanji

    工

    Meaning

    Construction

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

    儀式

    Meaning

    Ceremony

    word

    公式

    Meaning

    Official

    word

    様式

    Meaning

    Style, Format

    word

    和式

    Meaning

    Japanese style

    word

    形式

    Meaning

    Form, Format

    word

    式

    Meaning

    Ceremony, Formula

    word

    方式

    Meaning

    Method

    word

    葬式

    Meaning

    Funeral

    word

    形式的

    Meaning

    Formal

    word

    正式

    Meaning

    Formal

    word

    株式

    Meaning

    Share, Stock

Kanji Related to 式 Through the Part 弋

These 2 kanji contain the part 弋 as well.

    kanji

    武

    Meaning

    Military

    kanji

    代

    Meaning

    Substitute, Era

Kanji Related to 式 Through the Part 工

These 12 kanji contain the part 工 as well.

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    空

    Meaning

    Sky, Empty

    kanji

    虹

    Meaning

    Rainbow

    kanji

    巧

    Meaning

    Skill, Adept

    kanji

    攻

    Meaning

    Attack, Aggression

    kanji

    江

    Meaning

    Creek, Inlet

    kanji

    恐

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    左

    Meaning

    Left

    kanji

    功

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    紅

    Meaning

    Crimson

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    項

    Meaning

    Clause, Paragraph

Learn the Kanji 式

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.