also: きゃくしき
I was invited to a very formal wedding.
He grew up in a family that values formality and social rules.
social status; social standing; prestige
Describes the rank or standing of a person, family, or institution in society, often implying a high or respected position. Can overlap with sense 1 when status is expressed through formal rules.
He comes from a family of high social standing.
That hotel is known for its prestige.
amendments and enforcement regulations (ritsuryō)
Only with reading きゃくしき
Archaic legal term from the ritsuryō system, referring to supplementary regulations and enforcement rules. Usually read きゃくしき in this context. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical studies.
See also: 律令
The kyakushiki of the ritsuryō refers to supplementary legal regulations.
This inn has a high level of formality, and guests are encouraged to wear kimono.
I want to move the project forward with free thinking, without being bound by rigid formality.
That family places great importance on formality, and there are strict rules for ceremonies like weddings and funerals.
As a long-established shop, it has maintained its prestige over many years.