How to Say ‘Ceremony it was’ in Japanese
式でした
しきでした
💬 Usage Tip: Puts the adjective into past tense regarding a ceremony, pronounced as (shiki deshita).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Highlights a positive past experience, reflecting gratitude or admiration.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
式しき
[shiki]
ceremony
A formal event held to mark a special occasion.
卒業式がありました。
There was a graduation ceremony.
でしでし
[deshi]
was
The past form of 'is', indicating a past state.
家族は嬉しかったです。
The family was happy.
たた
[ta]
past tense marker
Indicates past tense.
昨日、忙しかったです。
I was busy yesterday.
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