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Noun suffix meaning 'style', 'custom', or 'ceremony'. Often attached to other nouns, e.g., 『日本式』 (nihonshiki, 'Japanese-style').
Theme
At a wedding planning meeting, User and their colleague Mika discuss different ceremony styles and customs for an upcoming event.
式
しき
custom / style / ceremony
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a Japanese-style garden with precise patterns — it follows the 'Japanese way' or custom. Think of 'shiki' as 'she-key' to a custom: 'She keys into the Japanese custom — 式 (shiki, 'custom').'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『日本式』 (nihonshiki, 'Japanese-style') is used to describe traditional customs, ceremonies, or methods, such as 『日本式の結婚式』 (nihonshiki no kekkonshiki, 'Japanese-style wedding ceremony'). It highlights cultural practices unique to Japan.
Forms
Base: 式Noun suffix meaning 'style', 'custom', or 'ceremony'. Often attached to other nouns, e.g., 『日本式』 (nihonshiki, 'Japanese-style').