行う
おこなう
to carry out; to conduct (typically used in written language)
Godan verbJLPT N4
Example Sentences
I will hold a meeting.
We conducted a test yesterday.
This event will not be held.
Grammar Notes & Usage Tips
•行う is often used in formal or written situations (like news or reports), so in everyday conversation, it's more natural to use する instead.
•Use the particle を before 行う to mark what is being carried out—for example, 会議を行う (to hold a meeting).
•Don’t confuse 行う with 行く (to go); even though they share the kanji 行, they have different meanings and usages.
•JLPT N4 level
Common Phrases & Expressions
会議を行う（かいぎをおこなう）
to hold a meeting
試験を行う（しけんをおこなう）
to conduct an exam
調査を行う（ちょうさをおこなう）
to carry out an investigation / survey
Complete Conjugation Table
Basic Forms
Dictionary Form
行う
Masu Form
行います
Te Form
行って
Past Form
行った
Negative Form
行わない
Past Negative
行わなかった
Polite Forms
Polite Present
行います
Polite Past
行いました
Polite Negative
行いません
Polite Past Negative
行いませんでした
Advanced Forms
Potential Form
行える
Passive Form
行われる
Causative Form
行わせる
Causative Passive
行わされる
Volitional Form
行おう
Imperative Form
行え
Conditional Forms
Conditional (ば)
行えば
Conditional (たら)
行ったら
Other Forms
Progressive Form
行っている
Desire (たい)
行いたい
Prohibition
行うな