JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
儀 — ceremony
- Reading
- ギ
- Meaning
- ceremony; rule; affair; case; a matter
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
儀 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ギ and it means ceremony; rule; affair; case; a matter. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
儀 appears in everyday japanese words such as 儀式 (ceremony), 礼儀 (manners) and 行儀 (manners).
Japanese words containing 儀
Frequently asked questions
What does 儀 mean in Japanese?
儀 means ceremony; rule; affair; case; a matter in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 儀 read?
儀 is read ギ. Reading it inside real words — 儀式 and 礼儀 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 儀 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 儀 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 儀 in a word?
A common word containing 儀 is 儀式 (ぎしき) — "ceremony". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 儀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 儀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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