Japanese

しきてん
Meaning: ceremony; rites
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

式
典

Example sentences

The graduation ceremony was held in the hall.
文化庁長官がその式典に出席した
The Commissioner for Cultural Affairs attended the ceremony.
式典の来賓を紹介します。
I will introduce the guests of the ceremony.
創立十周年を祝って式典が行われた。
A ceremony was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the foundation.
式典で、代表者が感謝の意を表した。
At the ceremony, the representative expressed their gratitude.
式典で、卒業生に記念品が贈呈された。
At the ceremony, commemorative gifts were presented to the graduates.
彼は式典で卒業証書を受け取った。
He received his graduation certificate at the ceremony.
犠牲者を追悼する式典が行われた。
A ceremony was held to mourn the victims.
式典の冒頭、全員で黙祷を捧げた。
At the beginning of the ceremony, everyone observed a moment of silent prayer.
式典の最後に、全員で国歌を斉唱した。
At the end of the ceremony, everyone sang the national anthem in unison.

Usage Notes

Refers to formal events or ceremonies held to celebrate or commemorate something.

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