Japanese Conversation · Level 117
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Japanese word
遂行
Pronunciation
Romajisuikō
Meaning
- nounexecution
Example
任務の遂行が重要です。nin mu no sui kō ga jū yō de su
The execution of the mission is important.
More examples
彼は困難な任務も最後まで遂行しました。kare wa kon nan na nin mu mo sai go ma de sui kō shi ma shi ta
He carried out even the difficult mission to the end.
Core concept
It describes carrying a duty, plan, or process through to completion.
Common phrases
任務の遂行nin mu no sui kō
execution of a mission
職務の遂行shoku mu no sui kō
performance of one's duties
責務を遂行するseki mu o sui kō su ru
fulfill one's responsibilities
Similar words
実行jikkō: Putting a plan, decision, or idea into action.
履行rikō: Fulfilling a duty or promise in accordance with an obligation.
実施jisshi: Carrying out a planned measure, event, or policy in practice.
執行shikkō: Officially carrying out a law, order, or punishment.
Definition in Japanese
任務や計画などを、最後までやり通すこと。nin mu ya kei kaku na do o sai go ma de ya ri tō su ko to
Word origin
遂行 (suikō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 遂 (sui, "carry through") and 行 (kō, "go or do"), whose combined sense is carrying something into effect.
Usage tips
- Although English execution can also refer to a death sentence, 遂行 (suikō) refers to carrying out a task, plan, or duty.