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式
式 (readings: しき; Japanese kanji) means “ceremony / formula”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 式典 (ceremony).
What does 式 mean?
| Kanji | 式 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ceremony / formula |
| Readings | しき |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 式
式 is read しき depending on the word.
Example words with 式
| Example | 式典 (ceremony) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14