しき
shiki
JLPT N36 strokesKanjiLevel 40 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

式 is the kanji for "Rite / Form / Style". A common reading is しき (shiki). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Rite / Form / Style

Also : Rite · Form · Style · Method · System · Ceremony

Readings

onしき/ shiki

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 式 represents 'STYLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of style.

Reading ·

On-reading: しき — remember this sound by associating it with style.

Example Sentences

結婚式に参列しました。

けっこんしきにさんれつしました。

I attended a wedding ceremony.

卒業式の衣装を準備しました。

そつぎょうしきのいしょうをじゅんびしました。

I prepared the graduation ceremony outfit.

Vocabulary using 式

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