実行

• Reading: じっこう
• Romaji: jikkou
• Kanji breakdown: 実 (jitsu) — truth, reality; 行 (kou/gyou) — to go, act, carry out
• Pronunciation: /dʑik.koː/

Meaning

Execution; practice; carrying out an action or plan.

A する verb (実行する — to execute/carry out). Emphasizes the act of putting something into practice rather than just planning it. Used in business (計画を実行する), computing (プログラムを実行する), and everyday contexts. More action-oriented than 実施, which focuses on enforcement or implementation.

Examples

1. 計画を立てたら、すぐに実行に移そう。 Once you've made a plan, put it into action right away.
2. このプログラムを実行するにはパスワードが必要だ。 A password is required to run this program.
3. 約束したことは必ず実行するべきだ。 You should always follow through on your promises.

Usage Guide

Context: business, computing, daily life

Tone: decisive

Origin & History

Compound of 実 (jitsu, truth/reality) and 行 (kou, to go/act). Literally 'acting in reality' — turning plans into concrete action.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal