正式
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 正式
1
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
Examples
彼女の服装は正式なパーティーでは場違いだった。
Her clothes were out of place at a formal party.
Kanji in this Word
正
5 strokes
Frequency: 143
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
correct
justice
righteous
10**40
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.しい
ただ.す
まさ
まさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おお
くに
ま
まさし
ただし
式
6 strokes
Frequency: 251
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
style
ceremony
rite
function
method
system
form
expression
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シキ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
のり
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