行う

行う

おこなう

To carry out; to conduct; to perform

N4verb·okonau

How to remember it

Sounds like "occasion" — you conduct formal events on special occasions.

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 culture festival at school next week.

  • 実験を行う前に、説明を聞いてください。

    じっけんをおこなうまえに、せつめいをきいてください。

    Please listen to the explanation before conducting the experiment.

Usage

Formal, written register; used for ceremonies, events, and experiments.

Related words

行事実行行動開催

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