“Formality” in Japanese
Short answer
Formality in Japanese is “格式” (kakushiki). Full meaning: formality, social rules; social status, social standing.
Other ways to say “Formality” in Japanese
儀礼
girei courtesy, etiquette, formality, protocol; (religious) observance, ritual, rite
形式
keishiki form (as opposed to substance); format, form, style, manner; formality, form
けいしき
keishiki form (as opposed to substance); format, form, style, manner; formality, form
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