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Noun suffix meaning 'style' or 'method'. Attaches to other nouns to indicate a particular way, system, or ceremony. For example, 『日本式』 (nihonshiki, 'Japanese style') or 『結婚式』 (kekkonshiki, 'wedding ceremony').
Theme

At a café, User and their friend Ken discuss different teaching methods after Ken mentions a new workshop he attended.

~式

しき

~ style

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Imagine a fashion show where each model wears a different 'style' — you point and say, 『~式』 (shiki, 'style'). Think of 'sheek' (sounds like 'chic') style → ~式 (shiki, 'style').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『~式』 (shiki, 'style') is often used to describe traditional ceremonies like 『結婚式』 (kekkonshiki, 'wedding ceremony') or cultural practices, reflecting the importance of formality and custom in society.

Forms

Base: ~式Noun suffix meaning 'style' or 'method'. Attaches to other nouns to indicate a particular way, system, or ceremony. For example, 『日本式』 (nihonshiki, 'Japanese style') or 『結婚式』 (kekkonshiki, 'wedding ceremony').