How to Say ‘A very beautiful ceremony’ in Japanese
とても素敵な式でした！
とてもすてきなしきでした！
💬 Usage Tip: Enthusiastically describes a past event, pronounced as (totemo suteki na shiki deshita).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Compliments about ceremonies are appreciated, especially at family events.
Phrase Breakdown
とても
素敵な
式でした
Word-by-Word Breakdown
とてもとても
[totemo]
very
An adverb used to emphasize a degree.
とても楽しかったです。
It was very enjoyable.
素敵すてき
[suteki]
lovely
Used to describe something or someone attractive or beautiful.
彼の笑顔は素敵です。
His smile is lovely.
なな
[na]
adjective marker
Used to modify nouns.
この犬は素敵なです。
This dog is lovely.
式しき
[shiki]
ceremony
A formal event held to mark a special occasion.
結婚式に参加しました。
I attended the wedding ceremony.
でしでし
[deshi]
was
The past form of 'is', indicating a past state.
彼は幸せでした。
He was happy.
たた
[ta]
past tense marker
Indicates past tense.
彼女は疲れた。
She was tired.
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