Quick answer
式 is the kanji for "Method". The most common reading is しき (shiki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Method
Also : Rite · Form · Style · System · Ceremony
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 式 represents 'STYLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of style.
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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