Translation guide
A formal, large-scale event or ritual, often with cultural or religious significance. Japanese has several words depending on the type of ceremony.
A large, formal event, often with traditional or official elements.
General term for a formal ceremony or ritual, such as a graduation, opening, or commemorative event.
A formal wedding, often with traditional or religious elements.
A ceremony involving the emperor or state, often with historical or religious significance.
A grand state ceremony, especially one related to the imperial family.
式典 (shikiten) is a formal public ceremony, while 儀式 (gishiki) is a more general term for any ritual or ceremony, including private ones. For 'grand ceremony', 式典 is often more appropriate when emphasizing scale and formality.
卒業式典が行われた。
A graduation ceremony was held.
式典に参加する。
Attend a ceremony.
A grand festival or religious ceremony, often at a shrine.
神社で大祭が執り行われた。
A grand festival was held at the shrine.
A splendid or grand ceremony; somewhat literary.
結婚の盛儀が滞りなく終わった。
The grand wedding ceremony concluded without a hitch.
Standard word for a wedding ceremony.
結婚式は教会で行われた。
The wedding ceremony was held at a church.
A very formal, literary term for a wedding ceremony.
華燭の典を挙げる。
Hold a wedding ceremony.
即位の大礼が行われた。
The enthronement ceremony was held.