also: しゅぎょう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
execution; carrying out; enforcement
Only with reading しっこう / しゅぎょう
Broad term for putting a plan, duty, order, or legal procedure into effect. Used in administrative, legal, and general contexts.
新しい方針を執行する前に、全社員に説明が必要だ。
Before carrying out the new policy, we need to explain it to all employees.
裁判所の判決が執行された。
The court's ruling was enforced.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Only with reading しっこう
Specifically refers to carrying out a legal sentence, court order, or statutory procedure.
死刑の執行が停止された。
The execution of the death sentence was suspended.
noun
lead monk (Buddhist)
Buddhist term for a senior monk who oversees ceremonies and practical affairs in a temple. Rare outside religious contexts.
執行は法要の準備を取り仕切る。
The lead monk oversees the preparations for the memorial service.