Kanji

What does the kanji 式 mean?

式 means style, method; ceremony. On'yomi シキ.

Quick facts
On'yomiシキ
Strokes6
Main radical弋
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi シキ
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework6 strokes

style, method; ceremony

Memory hook

Using the tool (工) to a fixed rule, making a set form — STYLE, CEREMONY.

Main radical

弋stake 3 strokes

Stroke order · 6 strokes

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Common words

  • 正式せいしきofficial, formal
  • ~式~しき~ ceremony; ~ style, ~ type

More words with this kanji

  • 儀式ぎしきceremony, ritual
  • 公式こうしきofficial; formula
  • 形式けいしきformat, form
  • 葬式そうしきfuneral
  • 方程式ほうていしきequation; formula for solving (a problem)
  • 式場しきじょうceremony hall, venue
  • 方式ほうしきmethod, system, format
  • 株式かぶしきstock, shares
  • 様式ようしきstyle, format

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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