English–Japanese

“behavior” in Japanese

Japanese

Also振る舞い (furumai)

Pronunciation

Romajikōdō

Example

子どもの行動を見ます。ko do mo no kō dō o mi ma su

I watch the child's behavior.

Illustration for 行動 (behavior)

How to say “behavior” in Japanese

“Behavior” in Japanese is 行動 (kōdō).

Describes the visible way a person responds or the act a person carries out in a situation.

Full entry for 行動: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 行動

学校では、よい行動が大切です。gak kō de wa yo i kō dō ga tai setsu de su

Good behavior is important at school.

言葉だけでなく、行動で気持ちを示します。koto ba da ke de na ku kō dō de ki mo chi o shime shi ma su

We show our feelings through our actions, not just with words.

Tips for using 行動

  • 行動 (kōdō) can describe a single act or a person's usual conduct, so its meaning depends on whether the context focuses on one event or a pattern.

Other Japanese words for “behavior”

彼は人前での振る舞いに気をつけます。kare wa hito mae de no fu ru ma i ni ki o tsu ke ma su

He is careful about his behavior in public.

“behavior” in other languages