決行(けっこう)

けっこう
noun / suru-verb
carrying out, going ahead with
1. carrying out, execution, going ahead
Decisively proceeding with a plan despite obstacles or concerns.
計画(けいかく)を決行(けっこう)する。
To carry out the plan.
雨天(うてん)決行(けっこう)
Will be held rain or shine.
[Note: Common phrase for outdoor events]
強行(きょうこう)決行(けっこう)
Forcing through; pushing ahead.
反対(はんたい)の声(こえ)があったにもかかわらず、社長(しゃちょう)は新(あたら)しいプロジェクトの決行(けっこう)を決(き)めた。
Despite voices of opposition, the president decided to go ahead with the new project.
台風(たいふう)が近(ちか)づいていたが、登山(とざん)を決行(けっこう)した結果(けっか)、遭難(そうなん)しかけた。
Despite the approaching typhoon, they went ahead with the mountain climb and nearly got stranded.

決行(けっこう) means to carry out or go ahead with something decisively, often despite difficulties or concerns.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 雨天(うてん)決行(けっこう): rain or shine (event will proceed regardless)
  • 計画(けいかく)を決行(けっこう)する: to carry out a plan
  • 強行(きょうこう)決行(けっこう): to force through; push ahead despite opposition
  • 決行(けっこう)日(び): the day of execution

NUANCE:
Implies determination and resolve. Often used when proceeding despite obstacles, risks, or opposition.

HOMOPHONE:
Different from 結構(けっこう) (quite, fine, enough, no thank you) - same reading but different kanji and meaning.

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Added 2026.1.11 17:46 · Revised 2026.2.27 8:40
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