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stand on ceremony in Japanese

stand on ceremony in Japanese is 形式張る, 遠慮する.

stand on ceremony in Japanese

形式張る

verb

Pronounced: keishikibaru

(idiomatic) To act in a formal, ceremonious, or overly polite manner.

遠慮する

verb

(idiomatic) To act in a formal, ceremonious, or overly polite manner.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stand on ceremony" in Japanese?

"stand on ceremony" in Japanese is 形式張る, 遠慮する.

How do you pronounce 形式張る?

"stand on ceremony" in Japanese is 形式張る, pronounced "keishikibaru".

Are there other ways to say "stand on ceremony" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "stand on ceremony": 形式張る, 遠慮する.

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