🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

実行

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jikkō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Execution/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"プロジェクトの実行は順調でした。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of carrying out or putting into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

    "The execution of the project was completed ahead of schedule."
  2. 2

    The legal process of carrying out a death sentence.

    "The execution of the convicted criminal was scheduled for next month."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'execution' originates from the Latin 'executio', which means 'to carry out' or 'to perform'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of carrying out a plan or order, and has since broadened to include various contexts such as legal, artistic, and operational.

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