Translation guide
A formal event or ritual conducted by a government or head of state, often with national significance.
A formal event held by the state, such as an inauguration, state funeral, or national day celebration.
Refers to state affairs or national events, often used in compounds like 国事行為 (acts of state).
国事としての式典が行われた。
A ceremony as a state event was held.
A general term for national events or state ceremonies, including public holidays and official commemorations.
建国記念日は重要な国家行事です。
National Foundation Day is an important state ceremony.
Specifically refers to events involving state guests, such as welcoming ceremonies for foreign dignitaries.
国賓行事として晩餐会が開かれた。
A banquet was held as a state ceremony for the visiting dignitary.
A ritualistic or symbolic event performed by the head of state or government representatives, such as the opening of parliament.
A general term for a formal ceremony, often used for state or official events.
国会開会式は重要な式典です。
The opening ceremony of the Diet is an important state ceremony.
Emphasizes the national and ritualistic aspect of a state ceremony.
即位の礼は国家的儀式として執り行われた。
The enthronement ceremony was conducted as a state ceremony.
A funeral or memorial service organized and funded by the state for a significant national figure.
A state funeral, a specific type of state ceremony for honoring a deceased national leader or hero.
元首相の国葬が営まれた。
A state funeral was held for the former prime minister.
A national memorial service, often for victims of disasters or war, conducted as a state ceremony.
戦没者追悼式は国家追悼式として行われる。
The memorial service for the war dead is held as a state ceremony.
国事 (こくじ) is more formal and often used in legal or constitutional contexts (e.g., 国事行為), while 国家行事 (こっかぎょうじ) is a broader term for any national event, including cultural festivals and public holidays.
Directly translating 'state ceremony' as 国家式典 (こっかしきてん) is not common. Use established terms like 国事 or 国家行事 instead.