(しきてん)

しきてん
noun
ceremony, formal event
1. ceremony, formal event
A formal ceremony or official event, such as a graduation ceremony, award ceremony, or other commemorative occasion.
式典(しきてん)出席(しゅっせき)する
To attend a ceremony.
式典(しきてん)ドレス必要(ひつよう)
A dress is required for the ceremony.
卒業(そつぎょう)式典(しきてん)
Graduation ceremony.

式典(しきてん) refers to formal ceremonies or official events.

COMMON TYPES:

  • 卒業(そつぎょう)式典(しきてん): graduation ceremony
  • 授賞(じゅしょう)式典(しきてん): award ceremony
  • 開会(かいかい)式典(しきてん): opening ceremony
  • 閉会(へいかい)式典(しきてん): closing ceremony

SIMILAR:

  • (しき): ceremony (shorter form)
  • 儀式(ぎしき): ritual, ceremony