儀: the kanji for ceremony; rule; manners
儀 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means ceremony; rule; manners. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
儀 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
儀 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ギ (gi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 儀式ぎしき · gishiki | ceremony; ritual |
| 礼儀れいぎ · reigi | manners; courtesy |
| 行儀ぎょうぎ · gyōgi | behavior; manners |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 神社で伝統的な儀式が行われた。Jinja de dentōteki na gishiki ga okonawareta.A traditional ritual was held at the shrine.
- 彼はとても礼儀正しい。Kare wa totemo reigi tadashii.He is very polite.
- 食事中は行儀よくしなさい。Shokujichū wa gyōgi yoku shinasai.Behave yourself during meals.
- 日本の礼儀を学びたい。Nihon no reigi o manabitai.I want to learn Japanese manners.
- 結婚の儀式は二時間続いた。Kekkon no gishiki wa nijikan tsuzuita.The wedding ceremony lasted two hours.
Questions about 儀
How many strokes does 儀 have?
儀 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 儀?
The on readings are gi (ギ). 儀 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 儀?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 儀
- 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.