式
style · ceremony · rite · function · method · system · form · expression
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of craft and stake. Method of craft.
Symbolism
Ceremony, method, form. Represents fixed form.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Running the brush
Component Breakdown
弋 + 工
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
形式は本質を損なう
けいしきはほんしつをそこなう
Form damages substance
Focusing on formality loses essence
Anime & Manga
可愛いだけじゃない式守さん
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
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株式会社マジルミエ
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.
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ワールド・ティーチャー 異世界式教育エージェント
World Teacher: Isekaishiki Kyouiku Agent
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Related Figures & Stories
紫式部
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Murasaki Shikibu , or Shijo ʑo]; lit. 'Lady Murasaki'), was a Japanese novelist, poet and lady-in-waiting at the Imperial court in the Heian period.
Wikipedia和泉式部
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Izumi Shikibu was a mid-Heian period Japanese poet.
Wikipedia式子内親王
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Princess Shikishi or Shokushi was a celebrated Japanese classical poet, who lived during the late Heian and early Kamakura periods.
Wikipedia小式部内侍
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Koshikibu no Naishi was a Japanese waka poet of the early eleventh century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 式 mean in Japanese?
式 means style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression.
How do you read 式?
On'yomi: シキ (SHIKI).
How many strokes does 式 have?
式 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 弋 (shoot).
Is 式 a good kanji for a tattoo?
式 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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