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死刑執行 (しけいしっこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

死し刑けい執しっ行こう

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Meanings

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execution (of a death sentence)

Refers specifically to the carrying out of a death penalty. Often used in legal or news contexts.

死し刑けい執しっ行こうの命めい令れいが下くだされた。
The order for the execution was issued.
死し刑けい執しっ行こうの瞬しゅん間かんに立たち会

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It is painful to witness the moment of execution.

Kanji

死death, die
刑punish, penalty, sentence
執tenacious, take hold, grasp
行going, journey, carry out

Similar words

死し刑けい
死刑 means 'death penalty' as a punishment, while 死刑執行 is the act of carrying it out.
執しっ行こう
執行 is a broader term for 'execution' or 'enforcement' of laws, orders, or procedures, not limited to death penalty.

Etymology

Compound of 死刑 (death penalty) and 執行 (execution, enforcement).