JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
式 — style
- Reading
- シキ
- Meaning
- style; ceremony; rite; function; method; system; form; expression
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
式 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シキ and it means style; ceremony; rite; function; method; system; form; expression. 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.
式 appears in everyday japanese words such as 式 (equation), 式場 (ceremonial hall) and 方式 (form).
Japanese words containing 式
Frequently asked questions
What does 式 mean in Japanese?
式 means style; ceremony; rite; function; method; system; form; expression in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 式 read?
式 is read シキ. Reading it inside real words — 式 and 式場 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 式 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 式 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 式 in a word?
A common word containing 式 is 式 (しき) — "equation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 式 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 式 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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