“Formal” in Japanese
Short answer
Formal in Japanese is “堅苦しい” (katakurushii). Full meaning: formal, strict, ceremonious, stiff.
Other ways to say “Formal” in Japanese
堅っ苦しい
katakkurushii formal, strict, ceremonious, stiff
鹿爪らしい
shikatsumerashii formal, stiff, pompous, stern, solemn, grave
正式
seishiki formal, official, regular, proper, legal, due (formalities)
晴れがましい
haregamashii grand, formal, ceremonial, showy, festive, cheerful; (feeling) awkward, self-conscious, embarrassed, uncomfortable
型通り
katadoori formal, proper, prescribed, conventional, stereotypical
本式
honshiki formal (way), orthodox, regular, proper, real, genuine; in earnest, serious, proper, full-blown (e.g. winter)
要式
youshiki formal
留袖
tomesode formal, usually black, kimono with designs along the bottom of the skirt worn by married women on ceremonial occasions, married woman's ceremonial kimono
固苦しい
katakurushii formal, strict, ceremonious, stiff
堅くるしい
katakurushii formal, strict, ceremonious, stiff
かた苦しい
katakurushii formal, strict, ceremonious, stiff
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