親しん任にん式しき

noun

imperial investiture ceremony

A formal ceremony in which the Emperor of Japan personally appoints a high-ranking official, such as the Prime Minister or Chief Justice. Used in official and news contexts.

• 新しん首しゅ相しょうの親しん任にん式しきが皇こう居きょで行おこなわれた。

  The investiture ceremony for the new Prime Minister was held at the Imperial Palace.