1.
commemorative ceremony; memorial ceremony; anniversary event
A formal ceremony held to mark an anniversary, milestone, or significant event. Common for school anniversaries, company milestones, and national commemorations.
Usage
A formal compound combining 記念 (commemoration) with 式典 (ceremony). Typically features speeches, awards, and formal proceedings.
Common collocations
- 記念式典を開催する (to hold a commemorative ceremony)
- 記念式典に出席する (to attend a commemorative ceremony)
- 創立記念式典 (founding anniversary ceremony)
- 開校記念式典 (school founding ceremony)