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[しき()·てん()]
shikiten
noun

English Meaning(s) for 式典

noun
  1. ceremony; rites

Definition and Synonyms for 式典

Ceremony any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way
Synonyms: 儀式, 式典
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
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

Meanings for each kanji in 式典

» style; ceremony; rite; function; method; system; form; expression
» code; ceremony; law; rule

Categories 式典 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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Stroke Order Diagrams for 式典

Sample Sentences for 式典

The ceremony began with his speech.
The ceremony was held in honor of the guest from China.
The ceremony was simple.
Quite a few people were invited to the ceremony.
The vice-president attended the ceremony on behalf of the president.

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