式 Ritual

Radical Combination

• 弋

  Ceremony
• 工

  Construction

Meaning

Primary

Ritual

Alternatives

Ceremony, Equation

Mnemonic

A good ceremony is under construction for a long time. You can't just make up a new ceremony on the spot. A ceremony is done a certain way because that's the way it's always been done. In short, to build a ceremony, you have to create a ritual first. Then, the ritual can be constructed into a bigger, more lavish ceremony.

This kanji also means equation for some reason. Just think of a ceremony that involves doing math and solving equations. How strange would that be? Pretend you're at this ceremony.

Hints

Ritual and ceremony kind of mean the same thing. Don't worry too much if you mix them up a little — each will help you to remember the other. There's a reason this kanji is made up of the ceremony radical already!

Readings

On’yomi

しき

Kun’yomi

None

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

So, you're at a ritual, but not just any old ritual. This is a full-blown ceremony and it's incredibly chic (しき). Imagine just how chic it is. Give it a shot — I'll let you come up with the chicness this time (it's good practice).

Hints

It's good to practice making up your own mnemonics every once in a while. It'll help if you add more to the mnemonics already here, or if you can make up new ones that are more personal to you!