Japanese

こうい
Meaning: act; conduct; behavior
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

行
為

Example sentences

Such a dishonest act cannot be forgiven.
その行為は法律の第一条に規定されている。
That action is prescribed in Article 1 of the law.
彼はその行為を裏切りとみなした。
He considered that act a betrayal.
その行為を裏切りと見なした。
That act was considered a betrayal.
他国の主権を蹂躙する行為は許されない。
The act of violating another country's sovereignty is unforgivable.
それは、学生としてあるまじき行為だ。
That is an act unbecoming of a student.
深夜に大声で騒ぐのは、非常に非常識な行為だ。
Shouting in a loud voice in the middle of the night is a nuisance to neighbors and extremely thoughtless.
あんなに卑劣な行為は許せません。
I cannot forgive such a cowardly act.
違法な行為は決して許されない。
Illegal acts are never tolerated.
そんな野蛮な行為は許されるべきではない。
Such barbaric behavior should not be allowed.

Usage Notes

Refers to intentional actions, often with a moral judgment.

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