行動
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others; behavior or action.
Examples
3 of 5彼の不思議な行動にみんなが驚いた。
Everyone was surprised by his strange behavior.
緊急時には、落ち着いて行動してください。
In case of emergency, please act calmly.
もっと早く行動すればよかったのに。
You should have taken action sooner.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Kou (go) + Dou (move). Moving and going - taking action!
Quick Quiz
言葉よりも____で示す方が説得力がある。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 行動
Examples
彼の不思議な行動にみんなが驚いた。
everydayEveryone was surprised by his strange behavior.
緊急時には、落ち着いて行動してください。
formalIn case of emergency, please act calmly.
もっと早く行動すればよかったのに。
informalYou should have taken action sooner.
動物の集団行動に関する研究を行う。
academicConduct research on the collective behavior of animals.
消費者の行動パターンを分析して、広告を出す。
businessAnalyze consumer behavior patterns to place advertisements.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
自由に行動する
to act freely
行動を共にする
to act together
行動に移す
to put into action
Often Confused With
Koudou refers to general behavior or movement; Koui refers to a specific, often moral or legal, act.
Usage Notes
Used in TOEFL Biology (animal behavior) and Psychology (human behavior) passages.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with 'katsudou' (activity). Koudou is more about the 'act' or 'behavior'.
Memory Tip
Kou (go) + Dou (move). Moving and going - taking action!
Word Origin
Kou (to go/walk) + Dou (to move).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
言葉よりも____で示す方が説得力がある。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 行動
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More psychology words
潜在的
B1Hidden but capable of being developed or becoming real in the future. It refers to latent or potential qualities that are not yet visible.
喚起
B2To call forth, evoke, or provoke a certain reaction, feeling, memory, or state of awareness in someone.
模倣
B2The act of using someone or something as a model; copying or imitating behavior or style.
葛藤
B2A state of mental conflict or struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external demands. It often involves a difficult choice between two options.
認知
B2The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. Also means recognition or acknowledgment.
自律的
B2Acting independently or having the freedom to do so; self-governing without outside control.
心理
B1The mental factors or state of a person or group; the way someone thinks and feels that influences their behavior.
動機
B1A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious; the internal drive that causes someone to act.
先天的
B2Refers to qualities, abilities, or conditions that an individual is born with. It is often used in discussions regarding genetics versus environment.
投影
B2To project an image onto a surface, or (psychologically) to project one's own feelings or traits onto others.
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