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法事を執り行う (hōji o toriokonau - to hold a memorial service)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

formal

How it works

This is a transitive verb phrase. 「法事 (hōji)」is the direct object, marked by the particle 「を (o)」. 「執り行う (toriokonau)」is a compound verb meaning 'to carry out' or 'to conduct', often used for formal ceremonies or rituals.

Sample sentences

来月、亡くなった祖父の法事を執り行う予定です。

Next month, we plan to hold a memorial service for my late grandfather.

ご住職が厳かに法事を執り行った。

The chief priest solemnly conducted the memorial service.

故人の冥福を祈るため、家族で法事を執り行うことになった。

The family decided to hold a memorial service to pray for the repose of the deceased's soul.

Quick facts

nuance:「執り行う」 is a more formal and respectful way to say 'to hold' or 'to conduct' compared to simpler verbs like 'する (suru)' or '行う (okonau)', particularly when referring to ceremonies or rites.

Often used with

式典を執り行う (shikiten o toriokonau - to conduct a ceremony)

儀式を執り行う (gishiki o toriokonau - to perform a ritual)

葬儀を執り行う (sōgi o toriokonau - to conduct a funeral)

法要を執り行う (hōyō o toriokonau - to hold a Buddhist service)

会議を執り行う (kaigi o toriokonau - to chair/conduct a meeting)

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Example

来月、亡くなった祖父の法事を執り行う予定です。

Next month, we plan to hold a memorial service for my late grandfather.

ご住職が厳かに法事を執り行った。

The chief priest solemnly conducted the memorial service.