Japanese

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

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Example sentences

卒業式典がホールで行われた。
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.
物語では、皇太子が式典で国民に短い言葉を述べた。
In the story, the crown prince gave a short address to the people at 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.

Usage Notes

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

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