1.
ceremony, ritual
A formal event or ceremony.
COMPOUNDS (sense 1, ceremonies):
- 結婚式: wedding ceremony
- 入学式: entrance ceremony
- 卒業式: graduation ceremony
- 開会式: opening ceremony
- 閉会式: closing ceremony
COMPOUNDS (sense 2, styles):
Usage
In mathematics and science, 〜式 names a formula or expression: 数式 (mathematical formula), 方程式 (equation), 化学式 (chemical formula).