This is the 2180th most frequent Japanese word.
正式
"正式" means "formal" or "official" in English.
Used to describe something as official or formal.
この書類は正式な契約書です。
This document is an official contract.
Indicates that something has been approved or authorized.
正式に発表されたスケジュールを確認してください。
Please check the officially announced schedule.
Used to denote the lack of official approval or recognition.