式 — Ritual
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Common Japanese Words with 式 (Ritual)
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Following the correct (正) ritual (式) makes something completely official.
A formal ritual (式) is a ceremony, or a set formula.
Frequently Asked Questions About 式 (Ritual)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 式 (Ritual)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 式 ("Ritual", read as しき) is: Marriage is quite the ritual. Hopefully she keeps (しき) her wedding vows... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 式 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 式 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 式 means "Ritual". Its primary reading is しき (On'yomi: しき; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 式?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 式 include: 正式 (せいしき - due form, official, formality), 式 (しき - equation, formula, ceremony).
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