Meaning

Primary

Action

Alternative

Behavior

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you go to move you're actually making an action. This word can also mean behavior, since your actions are what make up your behavior.

Reading

こうどう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 行動を行う

    to perform an action

    行動をする

    to act, to behave

    行動をとる

    to take action

Context Sentences

彼は毎日同じ時間に同じ行動をします。

He does the same action at the same time every day.

いつもコウイチの行動パターンは決まっている。

Koichi's behavioral patterns are always the same.

あの人は発言と行動が一致していない。

That person's words and actions don't match up.

Kanji Composition