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VocabJLPT N1

ceremony

Noun

Definitions

1. ceremony
2. rites

This noun refers to a formal ceremony or official event, such as a graduation ceremony, opening ceremony, or commemorative celebration. It carries a sense of formality and is used for organized public or institutional events.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'll probably be home late today — we're setting up for the ceremony.

Sentence 2

Of all days for it to rain, it had to be the ceremony — so annoying!

Sentence 3

"Would it cause any hard feelings if I turned down the ceremony invitation?" I wondered.

Sentence 4

I happened to walk by just as a school ceremony was getting started.

Sentence 5

As a venue staff member, I straightened the chairs row by row for the ceremony.