Meaning

Primary

To Carry Something Out

Alternative

To Perform Something

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

The meaning of this word is pretty strange, having very little to do with the kanji meaning you learned. This word means to carry something out. Maybe you can think of it like someone is saying "You () go do that task!" to get yourself to carry out the task. Whatever you do, just know this is a weird exception word, so you may have to do some extra work to remember it.

Reading

おこなう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is also a strange exception. You have to remember the おこな portion. Maybe this mnemonic will help: You have to carry out a task but you're not too excited about it. Then you find out the task will bring you to Kona, Hawaii. "Oh, Kona!?" (おこな), you shout. In that case, you'll get right on it.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • チェックを行う

    to perform a check

    トレーニングを行う

    to carry out training

    サポートを行う

    to carry out support services

Context Sentences

ホテルでミーティングを行うつもりです。

I will have a meeting at the hotel.

雨じゃなければ、七月四日に花火大会を行うつもりです。

If it doesn't rain, we're carrying out a fireworks display on July 4th.

データの入力を行ったばかりです。

I've just done some data entry.

Kanji Composition