実行する

• Reading: じっこうする
• Romaji: jikkou suru
• Kanji breakdown: 実 (jitsu/mi) — truth, reality, fruit; 行 (kou/oko) — go, carry out
• Pronunciation: /dʑik.koː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To carry out; to execute; to put into practice. Describes taking action on a plan or decision.

A Group 3 (irregular) する verb formed from the noun 実行 (execution, implementation). Emphasises the action phase — moving from planning to doing. Often used in contrast with 計画する to describe the full cycle of planning and execution.

Examples

1. 計画を立てたら、すぐに実行しましょう。 Once you've made a plan, let's carry it out right away.
2. ダイエットを実行するのは難しいです。 It's hard to follow through on a diet.
3. 彼は約束したことを必ず実行する人です。 He's the kind of person who always follows through on his promises.

Usage Guide

Context: work, self-improvement, projects

Tone: assertive

Origin & History

Compound of 実 (jitsu/mi) meaning truth or reality and 行 (kou/oko) meaning go or carry out. Together they mean carrying something out in reality — making it real.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal