rite

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɹaɪt/

Noun

broadly

A religious custom. / (by extension) A prescribed behavior.

Japanese Meaning

宗教的な慣習、儀式 / 定められた行動様式

Each spring the village elder performs the ancient rite to bless the fields.

毎年春、村の長老は畑を祝福するために古い儀式を行う。

Sense（1）

A religious custom.

Sense（2）

(by extension) A prescribed behavior.

But he had to perform the rites of hospitality, had to behave politely to his ally.

rites

（ plural ）