synonym Comparative
演奏する
VS
執り行う
Differences Between "演奏する" and "執り行う"
Option A
演奏する
Meaning
to perform (music); to play (an instrument)
Reading
えんそうする (ensou suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女はコンサートで素晴らしいピアノ演奏を披露しました。
She gave a wonderful piano performance at the concert.
Option B
執り行う
Meaning
to conduct, to hold (a ceremony, event), to perform
Reading
とりおこなう (toriokonau)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
結婚式は厳かに執り行われた。
The wedding ceremony was solemnly conducted.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to perform (music); to play (an instrument))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 演奏する: Used for playing musical instruments or performing a piece of music, often in a more formal or public context. Implies a performance rather than just casual playing or practice.
- 執り行う: A formal term used for carrying out or conducting ceremonies, rituals, events, or official duties. It carries a more solemn or formal nuance than the general verb 「行う」 (okonau).
- 演奏する: Used for playing musical instruments or performing a piece of music, often in a more formal or public context. Implies a performance rather than just casual playing or practice.
- 執り行う: A formal term used for carrying out or conducting ceremonies, rituals, events, or official duties. It carries a more solemn or formal nuance than the general verb 「行う」 (okonau).
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