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典礼 (てんれい, tenrei) Japanese meaning: ceremony | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 じ 字
Related words 儀ぎ 式しき 儀式 is a more common word for ceremony or ritual, while 典礼 often implies a formal, established set of rules or a religious liturgy.
礼れい 儀ぎ 礼儀 focuses on manners and politeness in daily life, whereas 典礼 is more about formal ceremonial etiquette.
Etymology From Middle Chinese 典禮 (tenrei), composed of 典 (rule, ceremony) and 禮 (etiquette, rite). The liturgical sense developed through Christian usage.
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The wedding proceeded according to the ceremony's etiquette.
The Catholic liturgy is sometimes conducted in Latin.
