卒業式(そつぎょうしき)

そつぎょうしき
noun
graduation ceremony
1. graduation ceremony
A formal ceremony to celebrate the completion of studies at a school.
卒業式(そつぎょうしき)で涙(なみだ)を流(なが)した。
I shed tears at the graduation ceremony.
卒業式(そつぎょうしき)は3月(がつ)に行(おこな)われる。
The graduation ceremony is held in March.
卒業式(そつぎょうしき)で校長(こうちょう)先生(せんせい)が挨拶(あいさつ)した。
The principal gave a speech at the graduation ceremony.

卒業式(そつぎょうしき) is one of the most important events in Japanese school life. It typically takes place in March.

CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese graduation ceremonies are formal events with traditional elements such as singing the school song and receiving diplomas individually.

RELATED TERMS:

  • 入学式(にゅうがくしき): entrance ceremony
  • 卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ): diploma

Related Words

Antonym: 入学式(にゅうがくしき) (entrance ceremony)
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Added 2026.1.16 17:14 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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