遂行|すいこうsuikou[0]heiban (flat)
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- noun, suru verb, transitive verbaccomplishment; execution
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 遂行する(すいこうする) |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 遂行します(すいこうします) |
| Negative (nai) | 遂行しない(すいこうしない) |
| polite (masen) | 遂行しません(すいこうしません) |
| classical zu / nu | 遂行せず・遂行せぬ(すいこうせず・すいこうせぬ) |
| Past (ta) | 遂行した(すいこうした) |
| polite (mashita) | 遂行しました(すいこうしました) |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 遂行しなかった(すいこうしなかった) |
| polite (masen deshita) | 遂行しませんでした(すいこうしませんでした) |
| Te form | 遂行して(すいこうして) |
| Potential | 遂行できる(すいこうできる) |
| Passive | 遂行される(すいこうされる) |
| Causative | 遂行させる(すいこうさせる) |
| Causative passive | 遂行させられる(すいこうさせられる) |
| Conditional (ba) | 遂行すれば(すいこうすれば) |
| tara | 遂行したら(すいこうしたら) |
| Volitional | 遂行しよう(すいこうしよう) |
| polite (mashou) | 遂行しましょう(すいこうしましょう) |
| Imperative | 遂行しろ(すいこうしろ) |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
- Synonym成し遂げるなしとげるNeutralA native Japanese verb for seeing work, duties or great undertakings through to the end; 「遂行」 is more written and typically takes tasks, duties or plans.
- Synonym完遂かんすいWrittenWritten, and stresses carrying something through to a successful finish, as in 「任務を完遂する」; 「遂行」 focuses on the process of execution.
- Synonym遂げるとげるNeutralMeans achieving a purpose, and can also mean ending up with a certain result, as in 「成長を遂げる」; 「遂行」 centers on executing tasks or plans.
- Synonym果たすはたすNeutralFor accomplishing tasks, keeping promises or playing a role, as in 「役割を果たす」; close to 「遂行」 but also common in speech.
- Synonym貫徹かんてつWrittenWritten, for carrying one's convictions or a policy through to the end, as in 「初志貫徹」; the emphasis is on unwavering persistence.
- Synonym執行しっこうWrittenWritten, for executing laws, orders or official duties, as in 「刑の執行」; has legal and administrative overtones.
- Synonym実施じっしNeutralFor formally implementing plans, systems or exams, usually with an organization as the subject; it does not stress completion.
- Synonym実行じっこうNeutralFor putting a plan into action, and also for running a program; 「遂行」 stresses carrying things through to completion.
- Synonym履行りこうWrittenWritten, for fulfilling promises, obligations or contracts, with a strong legal flavor; 「遂行」 takes tasks and duties as its object.
- Synonym大成たいせいWrittenWritten, for completing a great undertaking after long effort or rising to eminence in a field; not used for everyday tasks.
- Synonymやり遂げるやりとげるNeutralCommon in speech for getting something done to the very end; 「遂行」 leans written and is used mainly for tasks and plans.
- Synonymし遂げるしとげるWrittenAn older written variant of 「やり遂げる」; rarely used today.
- Synonymやり抜くやりぬくNeutralStresses not giving up and persevering to the end; 「遂行」 speaks more objectively of execution being completed.
- SynonymやりきるCasualColloquial, stressing finishing something completely and without holding back; in formal settings use 「遂行」 or 「完遂」.
- Synonymなし終えるなしおえるWrittenWritten and rare, for finishing something difficult; 「やり遂げる」 is the usual choice.
- SynonymしおおせるWrittenAn archaic written word for seeing something through to the end and achieving its aim; seldom used in modern Japanese.
- Related全うするまっとうするWrittenWritten, for fully discharging responsibilities or duties, or living out one's natural life, as in 「天寿を全うする」; carries a sense of leaving nothing incomplete.
- RelatedなすWrittenWritten; means to form or constitute something, and also to accomplish great things, as in 「財を成す」; not specifically about executing tasks.
- Related成就じょうじゅWrittenWritten, for realizing something difficult or a wish, as in 「恋愛成就」; the focus is on a wish coming true.
- Related完成かんせいNeutralFor things or works being finished or completed; 「遂行」 takes tasks and duties as its object.
- Related終えるおえるNeutralSimply means finishing or ending something, with no sense of difficulty; 「遂行」 emphasizes completing the execution of a task.
- Related実践じっせんNeutralFor putting theories or ideas into actual practice; 「遂行」 is about getting a task done.
- Related達成たっせいNeutralFor reaching goals or targets, as in 「目標達成」; 「遂行」 takes tasks and duties as its object.
- Related遣り通すやりとおすNeutralStresses persisting to the end without giving up halfway; more colloquial than 「遂行」.
- Antonym放棄ほうきNeutralAntonym: abandoning rights or tasks — the opposite of 「遂行」, which is about seeing something through to completion.
- Antonym中断ちゅうだんNeutralAntonym: breaking off or pausing partway through — the opposite of 「遂行」, which carries things to the end.
- Antonym中止ちゅうしNeutralAntonym: stopping partway or calling off a planned event — the opposite of 「遂行」, which means executing to completion.
Use 「遂行」 for executing tasks, duties or plans; it leans written. In everyday speech, say 「やり遂げる」 or 「果たす」 for getting something done. For putting a plan into action, use 「実行」 or 「実施」. The other words add their own nuances — persistence (「やり抜く」, 「遣り通す」), fulfilling duties (「全うする」, 「履行」), reaching goals (「達成」, 「遂げる」) — while 「放棄」, 「中断」 and 「中止」 are its opposites.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
- あることを成し遂げること。


