形式上 けいしきじょう Meanings の-adjective in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma Kanji 形 shape. Read as ケイ. 式 form. Read as シキ. 上 up. Read as ジョウ. Example sentences それは形式上の問題に過ぎない。It is merely a matter of form. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists