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コウドウ
Meanings
Adjective (の)
Noun
Verb (する, intransitive)
1. action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
Today, his behavior is really unusual for him.
Alt. forms
行こう動どう
99%
コウドウ
Pitch accent
コ
ウドウ
Conjugations...Used in: 3
Composed of
going; travelling; act; action; bank; counter for banks; counter for groups or parties of people
motion
Used in vocabulary (66 in total)
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
independent action; acting alone
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Examples (145 in total)
Act faster!
His act was dangerous.
Now is the time for action.
Each is acting on their own.
Be more careful in your actions.
Now is the time to act.
He has acted wisely.
I only act for myself.
The time is ripe for action.
You are not consistent in your actions.
I believe that actions are more important than words.
I can hardly stand his behavior.
The police were suspicious of his movements.
Once it is decided, one must act quickly.
His actions are typical of those of his friends.
His behavior is sometimes strange.
It would be better to actually put it into action.
From here on, action takes precedence over everything.
Animals act according to their instincts.
Such conduct will give rise to suspicion.
Justice is expressed through actions.
That was a tactical move.
It is the behavior of the control group that is important in this connection.
He had little freedom of action.
You should be ashamed of your behavior.
His behavior is contrary to his belief.
My brother has been acting strange lately.
But recently, he had been acting alone.
I must act inconspicuously.
Listen, we move in groups of four.
He took offense at his daughter's behavior.
He resented his friend's action.
However, her words are far removed from her actions.
His action sprang from prejudice.
Please try to act calmly.
Words are limited, and actions are also constrained.
I acted upon what I believed.
Your behavior is in conflict with your principles.
It is also good to act based on that.
They acted according to my advice.
The man's behavior was very odd.
I am ashamed of my conduct.
His behavior is nothing like his father.
We have to act now.
It is not that I personally took action.
You can't tell whether you've understood it until you actually try putting it into action.
You are responsible for what you do.
If you consider his age, then you can't blame him for his actions.
The doctor continued to observe the patient's behavior.
At the end of the day, I reflect on what I did that day.
He is slow to decide, but he is quick to act.
He is acting on his own behalf.
His behavior was appropriate to the occasion.
I acted on his advice.
His behavior conflicts with what he says.
Such conduct doesn't fit in with your reputation.
However, there is always an ulterior motive behind people's actions.
Such behavior may bring about an accident.
Please act with even greater caution from now on.
We act with each class as a single unit.
He acted on my advice.
I was just curious about what kind of plan you were acting on.
A detective is sticking close to the suspect, watching every move.
That kind of behavior is characteristic of the boy.
There is no excuse for your actions.
Lamenting ignorance and powerlessness comes after taking action.
Is it difficult to act according to Buddhist principles?
Because the only way to achieve a successful romance is to take action.
Actions speak louder than words.
Mr Brown was acting in the capacity of ambassador.
I think actions speak louder than words.
It is better for you to act by legal means.
His action was animated by jealousy.
She took full responsibility for her actions.
His behavior is my primary concern.
Her behavior really got on my nerves.
We need action, not words.
He is ashamed of his son's conduct.
Her behavior is abnormal for a young girl.
We should always be careful of what we do.
Today, his behavior is really unusual for him.
Such behavior gives rise to problems.
It seems to be an unconscious action performed while still asleep.
At last, the day has arrived for us to act.
Everyone of us is responsible for his own conduct.
If you make any conspicuous moves, you will be surrounded by those around you in an instant.
Saying that, the two separate and begin to act.
Well, please be careful with your actions so that you don't get arrested.
It seems there was some intention behind the action.
They were two animals that seemed completely unable to act independently.
Your motive was admirable, but your action was not.
Her words, her actions, everything about her is dear to me.
The mayor prescribed to the citizens how to act.
You must judge the situation and act accordingly.
We should always act in obedience to the law.
The culprit's actions were terribly inexplicable.
He often acted without regard to the feelings of others.
I never imagined that the origin of those words was my own actions.
I thought of various factors before I acted.
The angry citizens took action immediately.
These are the rules; act accordingly.
The situation seemed to call for immediate action.
Was my behavior at that ceremony correct?
You should act according to your conscience.
At the same time, it does not hinder action more than necessary.
I am sure to be reprimanded for my current actions.
I was bewildered at the sight of his strange behavior.
This movement had a great impact on the behavior of women.
Her behavior will become more aggressive.
I believe the actions that Tom took were right.
Young people are apt to behave that way.
What on earth spurred them to such an action?
You must account for your conduct.
Her brave act made her a heroine overnight.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Looking back on his own actions, he thought that this could not go on.
She acted as if she didn't care what happened.
I would act differently in your place.
We agreed that his actions were warranted.
We have to live with the consequences of our actions.
What we need now is action, not discussion.
It is largely due to reflex rather than to deliberate action.
Isn't there any way to predict how he'll act?
Nobles must always act with an eye to how others see them, I suppose.
The Japanese make a group and tend to act together.
Regarding the relationship between the two, it is better to act with a certain degree of caution.
Hey, I don't mind sticking together, but do you have somewhere to go?
Though she is a child, she can act wisely.
You are accountable to me for his actions.
Our club activities are always spoiled by his behavior.
The people who live in Japan must act according to the Japanese Constitution.
I acted to protect myself from a similar destiny.
I never imagined that such flashy behavior was the result of thinking about so many things.
He offered no specific explanation for his strange behavior.
Criminals who act purely on the spur of the moment are the more troublesome ones.
However, for some reason, you are spending time with high school students in Japan.
The feelings welling up know no bounds and show themselves in action.
I never thought they would take such direct action!
On the other hand, though, security gets tighter, so our movements are severely restricted.
And, by repeating that action, the neural pathways in the brain develop.
And to turn the idea into action, I left the room of the small inn.
I was on the verge of tears at his actions, which showed no concern even for his own safety.
Since you are no longer a child, you should be responsible for what you do.
I acted in the way most beneficial to my goals, depending on the situation.
The world needs to change its thinking and behavior, especially in the developed nations.