Meaning and Usage
"実行" (じっこう) primarily means "execution" or "carrying out" of an action, plan, or program. It is often used in contexts involving practical implementation rather than just planning or theory.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "実行" in technical settings, such as running a computer program (プログラムを実行する), as well as in business or daily life when referring to putting plans or policies into practice.
Collocations and Patterns
- 実行する: to execute or carry out something
- 計画を実行する: to put a plan into action
- 実行に移す: to move to execution (start doing something planned)
Register and Nuance
"実行" is a formal noun and is often used in written and formal spoken Japanese. It conveys a sense of deliberate and concrete action. Avoid confusing it with "実験" (experiment) or "実績" (achievement).
Learner Tips
When using "実行," focus on contexts where something is actively being done or operated. For example, "プログラムを実行する" means to run a program, not just to write or create it. This word emphasizes the actual carrying out of an action.