行う

おこなう

To carry out, to perform, to conduct

N4verb·okonau

How to remember it

行 (go) + う; guiding actions along their proper course like a ceremony.

Example sentences

  • 来週、学校で文化祭を行います。

    らいしゅう、がっこうでぶんかさいをおこないます。

    We will hold a cultural festival at school next week.

  • 実験を行う前に、準備が必要です。

    じっけんをおこなうまえに、じゅんびがひつようです。

    You need to prepare before conducting the experiment.

Usage

Formal/written register; in casual speech やる is more common.

Related words

実行する行事行為開く

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