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[しき()]
shiki
noun, noun, used as a suffix

English Meaning(s) for 式

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. equation; formula; expression
  2. ceremony
  3. style
  4. enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)

Definition and Synonyms for 式

Ceremony the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion
Synonyms: セレモニー, , 儀式, , , 典礼, 定式, , 式典, 礼式
Ritual any customary observance or practice
Synonyms: セレモニー, , 儀典, 儀式, , , 典礼, 定式, , 式典, 祭り, 祭る, 祭事, 祭儀, 祭祀, 聖祭
Formula a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
Synonyms: フォーミュラ, 公式, , 数式, 算式
Observance a formal event performed on a special occasion
Synonyms: セレモニー, , , , 儀典, 儀式, 儀式用, , , 典礼, , 式典, 栄典, お祝い, 祝典, 祭り, 祭る
Wedding the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Synonyms: ハイラート, ブライダル, ウエディング, ウエッディング, 婚儀, 婚礼, 婚礼の儀, 嫁入り, 嫁入る, , 祝言, 祝い言, 結婚式, 華燭, 華燭の典, 輿入れ

Meanings for each kanji in 式

» style; ceremony; rite; function; method; system; form; expression

Categories 式 is a member of

Activity any specific behavior
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Custom accepted or habitual practice
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Occasion a vaguely specified social event
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Observance a formal event performed on a special occasion
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Mathematical Statement a statement of a mathematical relation
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 式

Sample Sentences for 式

I like English Breakfast tea the best.
The ceremony was followed by the reception.
The Arabic script was replaced by the Roman alphabet.
An accident prohibited his attending the ceremony.
You don't see many dial phones around anymore.

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