What does the kanji 式 mean?

The kanji 式 (shiki) means "style, ceremony". It is a JLPT N3 character.

What kanji is "shiki"?

"shiki" is written with the kanji 式, meaning "style, ceremony". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しき (shiki). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 式?

Write 式 ("style") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 式?

式 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) しき (shiki).

式“style” Kanjishiki

JLPT N3

How to write 式

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

style, ceremony

Onyomi (音読み)

しき shiki

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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