Japanese

かいかいしき
Meaning: opening ceremony
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

開
会
式

Example sentences

The Olympic opening ceremony is a grand event that people all over the world watch.
開会式が行われ、次いで競技が始まった。
The opening ceremony was held, and then the competition began.
選手たちは開会式のためにスタジアムに入場した。
The athletes entered the stadium for the opening ceremony.
オリンピックの開会式で、各国の国旗が掲揚された。
The national flags of each country were raised at the Olympic opening ceremony.
オリンピックの開会式で、彼は日本代表の旗手を務めた
He served as the flag-bearer for the Japanese delegation at the Olympic opening ceremony.
有名な選手たちが、開会式で模範試合を見せた。
The famous athletes showed an exhibition match at the opening ceremony.

Usage Notes

A ceremony held at the start of a meeting, convention, or sports competition.

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