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How to say "Execution" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "execution", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
決行
けっこう (kekkou)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
代替執行
だいたいしっこう (daitaishikkou)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "execution" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 決行 and 代替執行.
In Japanese, 決行 (けっこう (kekkou)) is typically associated with "execution (of a plan), carrying out (a plan)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used for plans or actions that involve a firm decision to proceed despite difficulties or opposition. （困難や反対があっても、計画や行動を実行するという固い決意を表すことが多い。）.
On the other hand, 代替執行 (だいたいしっこう (daitaishikkou)) maps to "execution by substitution" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "execution" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "決行"
悪天候にもかかわらず、マラソン大会は決行された。
Despite the bad weather, the marathon was carried out as planned.
Bilingual Context for "代替執行"
私は代替執行に興味があります。
I am interested in execution by substitution.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "悪天候にもかかわらず、マラソン大会は ＿＿＿ された。" (Meaning: "Despite the bad weather, the marathon was carried out as planned.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "決行" fits here because it means "execution (of a plan), carrying out (a plan)" in the context of: "Despite the bad weather, the marathon was carried out as planned.". "代替執行" represents "execution by substitution".