Translation and Meaning of: 行動 - koudou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 行動 (koudou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: koudou
Kana: こうどう
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: action; conduct; behavior; mobilization
Meaning in English: action;conduct;behaviour;mobilization
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (行動) koudou
行動 It is a Japanese word meaning "action" or "behavior". It is composed by the Kanji 行 (Gyou), which means "go" or "do", and 動 (I give), which means "move" or "act". The word 行動 can be used in various contexts, as in reference to political actions, social behaviors, physical activities, among others.How to Write in Japanese - (行動) koudou
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Synonyms and Similar - (行動) koudou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
動作; 活動; 動き; 挙動; 振る舞い; 行為
Words containing: 行動
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Words with the same pronunciation: こうどう koudou
Example Sentences - (行動) koudou
Below are some example sentences:
確認してから行動してください。
Kakunin shite kara kōdō shite kudasai
Please confirm before taking action.
Please check before acting.
- 確認して - Confirm
- から - and then
- 行動してください - Act
本能に従って行動する。
Hon'nō ni shitagatte kōdō suru
Acting on instinct.
Act on instinct.
- 本能に - instinct
- 従って - follow
- 行動する - Act
慣例に従って行動する
Kanrei ni shitagatte koudou suru)
Act according to tradition.
Act according to customs
- 慣例 (kanrei) - custom, common practice
- に (ni) - particle that indicates action or state in accordance with the previous term
- 従って (shitagatte) - in accordance with, following
- 行動する (koudou suru) - act, take action
命ずるがままに行動する。
Meizuru ga mama ni kōdō suru
Act according to orders.
Act as you ask.
- 命ずる - send, order
- がままに - in accordance with, following
- 行動する - act, behave
道徳は人間の行動規範である。
Dōtoku wa ningen no kōdō kihan de aru
Morality is the norm of human behavior.
Morality is a human code of activity.
- 道徳 - morality
- は - topic particle
- 人間 - human being
- の - possessive particle
- 行動 - behavior
- 規範 - standard
- である - is (verb to be)
集団行動は力を発揮する。
Shuudan koudou wa chikara wo hakki suru
Collective behavior is powerful.
- 集団行動 - means "group action".
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "group action".
- 力 - means "strength" or "power".
- を - grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "force" or "power".
- 発揮する - means "display" or "demonstrate".
危機感を持って行動することが大切です。
Kikikan wo motte koudou suru koto ga taisetsu desu
It is important to act with a sense of crisis.
- 危機感 - feeling of crisis or danger
- を - direct object particle
- 持って - verb 持つ (to have, hold) in the gerund
- 行動 - action, behavior
- する - verb する (to do) in the infinitive
- こと - abstract noun indicating action or event
- が - subject particle
- 大切 - important, valuable
- です - verb です (to be, to be) in the present tense
私は躊躇うことなく行動する。
Watashi wa tamerawu koto naku kōdō suru
I will act without hesitation.
I act without hesitation.
- 私 - means "I" in Japanese.
- は - is a topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "I".
- 躊躇う - is a verb that means "to hesitate" or "to waver."
- こと - is a particle that indicates that the verb "hesitate" is being used as a noun.
- なく - is a particle that means "without".
- 行動する - is a verb that means "to act" or "to take action."
早めに行動することが成功の秘訣です。
Hayameni koudou suru koto ga seikou no hikitsudesu
Acting quickly is the key to success.
Taking action early is the key to success.
- 早めに - advance care, precaution
- 行動する - act, take measures
- ことが - particle that indicates that the previous sentence is the subject of the following sentence
- 成功の - success
- 秘訣 - secret, key
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
改定されたルールに従って行動してください。
Kaitē sareta rūru ni shitagatte kōdō shite kudasai
Please follow the revised rules and act according to them.
Act according to the revised rules.
- 改定された - amended, revised
- ルール - rule
- に従って - in accordance with, following
- 行動 - action, behavior
- してください - please do it
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "action; conduct; behavior; mobilization" é "(行動) koudou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
