“Opening ceremony” in Japanese
Short answer
Opening ceremony in Japanese is “入場式” (nyuujoushiki). Full meaning: opening ceremony.
Other ways to say “Opening ceremony” in Japanese
開会式
kaikaishiki opening ceremony
始業式
shigyoushiki opening ceremony (of the school term)
発会式
hakkaishiki opening ceremony
開催式
kaisaishiki opening ceremony (of an event, show, etc.)
開通式
kaitsuushiki formal opening (e.g. of a railway, road, etc.), opening ceremony, inauguration ceremony
オープニングイベント
oopuninguibento opening event, opening ceremony, grand opening
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