English–Japanese

“action” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiakushon

Example

この映画はアクションが多いです。ko no ei ga wa a ku sho n ga ō i de su

This movie has a lot of action.

Illustration for アクション (action)

How to say “action” in Japanese

“Action” in Japanese is アクション (akushon).

Describes energetic physical events that create excitement and keep a story moving.

Full entry for アクション: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with アクション

この作品は短いですが、アクション場面が印象に残ります。ko no saku hin wa mijika i de su ga a ku sho n ba men ga in shō ni noko ri ma su

This movie is short, but its action scenes are memorable.

Tips for using アクション

  • The English word action can describe events in general, but Japanese アクション (akushon) commonly points to exciting physical scenes in films and stories.

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