〜(日本) 式
～(にほん) しき
nihonshiki
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 62 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
〜(日本) 式 (～(にほん) しき (nihonshiki)) means "~ style". Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
~ style
Also : ~ manner · ~ method
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Meaning ·
The word 〜(日本) 式 (～(にほん) しき) means 'custom'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of custom.
Example Sentences
日本式の礼儀を外国人に説明した。
にほんしきのれいぎをがいこくじんにせつめいした。
I explained Japanese-style etiquette to a foreigner.
会議は日本式の進め方で行われた。
かいぎはにほんしきのすすめかたでおこなわれた。
The meeting was conducted in the Japanese style.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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