inauguration

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

Japanese Meaning

就任式 / 公式な始動や挙行にあたる儀式やセレモニー / 公式な開幕、発足の儀式

The inauguration ceremony drew thousands of citizens who came to witness the new mayor take the oath.

その就任式には、新市長が宣誓するのを見届けようと何千人もの市民が集まった。

Sense（1）

The act of inaugurating, or inducting into office with solemnity; investiture by appropriate ceremonies.

Sense（2）

The formal beginning or initiation of any movement, enterprise, event etc.

The inauguration of the new bar was a success, with plenty of discounts.

inaugurations

（ plural ）