Japanese Conversation · Level 124
60 words
Japanese word
言動
Pronunciation
Romajigendō
Meaning
- nounwords and actions
Example
彼の言動にみんなが驚きました。kare no gen dō ni mi n na ga odoro ki ma shi ta
Everyone was surprised by his words and actions.
More examples
彼の言動が会社の評判に影響を与えます。kare no gen dō ga gai sha no hyō ban ni ei kyō o ata e ma su
His words and actions affect the company's reputation.
Core concept
Describes a person's outward conduct as the combination of what they say and what they do.
Common phrases
言動に注意するgen dō ni chū i su ru
watch one's words and actions
言動が一致するgen dō ga it chi su ru
words and actions match
言動を改めるgen dō o arata me ru
change one's words and actions
Similar words
言行genkō: A person's speech and behavior viewed together, often with attention to whether they match.
Definition in Japanese
人が口にする言葉と、実際に取る行動。hito ga kuchi ni su ru koto ba to jis sai ni to ru kō dō
Word origin
言動 (gendō) combines 言 (gen, "words") and 動 (dō, "actions") to describe speech and behavior together.
Usage tips
- In conversations about a colleague or public figure, this noun often appears when speakers compare promises with later conduct, making it useful for discussing trust and credibility.