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 graduation ceremony was held.
Attend a ceremony.
A grand festival or religious ceremony, often at a shrine.
A grand festival was held at the shrine.
A splendid or grand ceremony; somewhat literary.
The grand wedding ceremony concluded without a hitch.
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.
The enthronement ceremony was held.
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.
Hold a wedding ceremony.