What does 形式 mean?
形式 is a Japanese noun meaning “format” or “form” in English. It can also be translated as “formality” depending on context. It is written as 形式 in kanji, けいしき in hiragana, and keishiki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
朝食はビュッフェ形式です。
Breakfast is buffet-style.
形式にこだわる必要はない。
There's no need to worry about formalities.