格かく式しきばる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

stand on ceremony; be formal; adhere to formalities

Describes a person or atmosphere that is stiffly formal, often in a way that feels rigid or uncomfortable. Can be used for events, speech, or behavior.

• 彼かれはいつも格かく式しきばっていて、話はなしにくい。

  He is always so formal that it's hard to talk to him.

• 格かく式しきばった挨あい拶さつは苦にが手てだ。

  I'm not good at stiff, formal greetings.