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- ceremony; rite; ritual; service
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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This refers to a formal event or ritual, often with specific protocols and traditions that are followed for occasions such as weddings, graduations, or religious observances.
The wedding was held according to traditional ceremonies.
The ceremonies for birth, marriage, and death are carefully observed by the family.
This meaning emphasizes the ceremonial aspect, often relating to specific actions or procedures that are part of a religious or cultural tradition.
This refers to a prescribed or established procedure that is often repetitive, used in religious or cultural contexts to signify important beliefs or practices.
The morning meditation is an important ritual in my life.
This usage highlights a ceremonial function that might be associated with religious observances or community gatherings, typically involving a group of people participating together.
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They watched the solemn ceremony in the church with awe.
If someone wants the ceremony to be held in accordance with Japanese Shinto ritual, then that is possible at this church.
The sacred ritual took place after being postponed twice.
The sacred ceremony was held in the magnificent temple.
A sacred ritual took place in the magnificent temple.
Mass is a Catholic ceremony of remembering Jesus Christ by eating and drinking.
This ceremony has been handed down from generation to generation.