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[()·しき()]
gishiki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 儀式

noun
  1. ceremony; rite; ritual; service

Definition and Synonyms for 儀式

Ritual stereotyped behavior
Synonyms: 儀式
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
Formality compliance with formal rules
Synonyms: 儀式, 公式, 堅苦しい, 形式
Formality a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
Synonyms: 儀式, 公式, 形式
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
Formality a requirement of etiquette or custom
Synonyms: 儀式, 形式

Meanings for each kanji in 儀式

» ceremony; rule; affair; case; a matter
» style; ceremony; rite; function; method; system; form; expression

Categories 儀式 is a member of

Activity any specific behavior
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Custom accepted or habitual practice
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Habit an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation
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Conformity acting according to certain accepted standards
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Personal Manner a way of acting or behaving
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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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Stroke Order Diagrams for 儀式

Sample Sentences for 儀式

The ceremony will take place tomorrow.
The ceremony began with his speech.
Rituals were performed in churches.
This parade descends from an ancient rite.
The sacred ritual took place after being postponed twice.

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