儀式主義
ぎ
し
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しゅ
ぎ
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
ritualism; ceremonialism
Refers to an excessive emphasis on rituals or ceremonies, often in religious, social, or organizational contexts. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
His faith has fallen into ritualism.
Ritualistic practices sometimes cause one to lose sight of the essence.