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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あうのは辛つらい。

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

Related 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.

Built from

死し刑けい+執しっ行こう

Etymology

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