Kanji 式: style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression
Kanji 式: style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine a craftsman (工) using a tool like a stake (弋) to follow a precise 'method' or 'standard' for their work. This character represents a set form or ceremony, as seen in words like 'wedding ceremony' or 'mathematical formula'.