式: the kanji for ceremony; formula
式 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means ceremony; formula. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
式 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
式 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シキ (shiki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 結婚式けっこんしき · kekkonshiki | wedding ceremony |
| 方式ほうしき · hōshiki | method; format |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 来月、結婚式を行います。Raigetsu, kekkonshiki o okonaimasu.We will hold the wedding next month.
- 新しい方式を取り入れることにした。Atarashii hōshiki o toriireru koto ni shita.We decided to adopt a new method.
- 結婚式に友人を招待した。Kekkonshiki ni yūjin o shōtai shita.I invited my friends to the wedding.
- この作業には効率的な方式がある。Kono sagyō ni wa kōritsuteki na hōshiki ga aru.There is an efficient method for this task.
- 入学式は四月に行われる。Nyūgakushiki wa shigatsu ni okonawareru.The entrance ceremony is held in April.
Questions about 式
How many strokes does 式 have?
式 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 式?
The on readings are shiki (シキ). 式 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 式?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 式
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.