The kanji 儀 primarily conveys the meanings of "ceremony," "ritual," "rite," "decorum," "manner," "form," or "custom." It often implies a formal or symbolic act or behavior, emphasizing proper conduct and etiquette. It can also refer to a specific type of ceremony or performance.

・On-yomi (音読み): ギ (gi) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, or rarely used as a Kun-yomi.

⚫︎儀式 (ぎしき) Translation: ceremony; ritual; service; rite ⚫︎儀礼 (ぎれい) Translation: ceremony; rite; courtesy; etiquette ⚫︎礼儀 (れいぎ) Translation: manners; courtesy; etiquette

The kanji 儀 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). It is composed of the radical 人 (nin, hito), meaning "person," on the left side, and 義 (gi), which conveys the meaning of "righteousness" or "justice," on the right side which contributes to the sound. The combination suggests a person's conduct or behavior within a formal setting or ritual context, highlighting the importance of proper etiquette and observance. The 義 component also implies a sense of the right way of doing things or being.