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On'yomi
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ceremony · rule · affair · case · a matter

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Strokes15
Frequency#739
Radicalperson(2)

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

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person + 義

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and righteousness. Proper manners of person.

Symbolism

Ceremony, etiquette, manners. Represents formal events.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Following rules

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

他人行儀

たにんぎょうぎ

standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; standing on formality

行儀作法

ぎょうぎさほう

etiquette; good manners; etiquette

Proverbs & Idioms

儀式は心を形にする

ぎしきはこころをかたちにする

Ceremonies give form to the heart

Rituals express inner feelings in tangible ways