行為

kōi

noun★Intermediate— action or behavior

general

An action or behavior, typically referring to something done by a person or group.

その行為は法律に違反している。

That action violates the law.

彼女は善意の行為で知られている。

She is known for her good deeds.

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Often used in legal, ethical, or social contexts to describe actions and their implications.

Collocations

freedom of action

unlawful act

In legal contexts, '行為' often refers to actions that may have legal consequences, such as crimes or civil offenses.

Use '行為' when referring to actions with significant consequences or moral weight, rather than mundane activities.

Composed of '行' (action) and '為' (to do), literally meaning 'something done' or 'conduct'.

Can refer to both physical actions and abstract behaviors, often with moral or legal implications.

行

action, conduct

root

為

to do, to make

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