略式(りゃくしき)

りゃくしき
noun, no-adjective
informal, simplified form, abbreviated format
formal
1. informal, simplified, abbreviated format
A simplified or less formal version of a procedure, ceremony, or document. The opposite of 正式(せいしき) (formal/official). Used for ceremonies, legal procedures, and written formats.
略式(りゃくしき)の結婚式(けっこんしき)を挙(あ)げた。
We had an informal wedding ceremony.
略式(りゃくしき)起訴(きそ)で罰金刑(ばっきんけい)になった。
A fine was imposed through summary indictment.
正式(せいしき)な手続(てつづ)きではなく、略式(りゃくしき)で対応(たいおう)してもらった。
Instead of the formal procedure, they handled it through a simplified process.

Usage

The antonym is 正式(せいしき) (formal, official). In legal Japanese, 略式(りゃくしき)起訴(きそ) (summary indictment) and 略式(りゃくしき)命令(めいれい) (summary order) are important terms for a simplified court procedure used for minor offenses.

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Antonym: 正式(せいしき) (formal, official)
Related: 礼服(れいふく) (formal wear)
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