式辞
Meanings
1
ceremonial address; formal speech at a ceremony
A prepared speech delivered at formal ceremonies such as school entrance/graduation ceremonies, weddings, or company events.
The principal gave a ceremonial address at the graduation ceremony.
He was asked to give a speech at the wedding ceremony.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が式辞を述べるfor someone to deliver a ceremonial address
The principal delivered a ceremonial address at the entrance ceremony.
- 式辞を読むto read out a ceremonial address
The president read out the formal address.
- 式辞を賜るto receive (be honored with) a ceremonial address from someone of higher status
We were honored with a ceremonial address from the guest of honor.