Japanese

ぎしき
Meaning: ceremony; ritual; rite
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

儀
式

Example sentences

That traditional ceremony has been passed down for centuries.
儀式は厳かに行われました。
The ceremony was conducted solemnly.
厳かな儀式の最中、神官が祝詞を奏上した。
In the midst of a solemn ceremony, the Shinto priest recited the ritual prayer.
古代の儀式で太祝詞を唱えた。
A grand Shinto prayer was recited at the ancient ceremony.
その儀式は神の顕現を祈るためのものだった。
That ritual was for praying for the manifestation of God.
彼は宮中で行われる儀式に参列した。
He attended a ceremony held in the Imperial Palace.
神職は神社の儀式を執り行う重要な役割を担っています。
Shinto priests play an important role in performing shrine rituals.
その儀式には、多くの親王たちが参列した。
Many Imperial Princes attended the ceremony.
厳かな葬送の儀式が行われた。
A solemn funeral ceremony was held.
宮中の儀式で大歌が歌われた。
Oouta was sung at the court ceremony.

Usage Notes

Refers to formal acts or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention.

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