Japanese

げんどう
Meaning: speech and behavior; words and actions
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

言
動

Example sentences

His words and actions are always cautious.
自分の言動に無責任であってはいけない。
You must not be irresponsible for your own words and actions.
彼の言動は時々過激だ。
His words and actions are sometimes extreme.
群衆の不安をあおるような言動は慎むべきだ。
One should refrain from words and actions that fan the anxieties of the crowd.
軽々しい言動は慎むべきだ。
One should refrain from thoughtless words and actions.
彼の言動は失礼極まるものだった。
His words and actions were extremely rude.
彼はその軽薄な言動ゆえに嫌われている。
He is disliked for his frivolous words and actions.
彼の言動は、無礼甚だしい。
His words and actions are extremely rude.
彼の露悪趣味な言動には、周囲の人々も困り果てている。
People around him are also at a loss because of his behavior of showing off his bad side.
彼の言動は俗臭芬芬としていて、聞くに堪えない。
His speech and behavior reek of vulgarity and are unbearable to listen to.

Usage Notes

A compound word combining 'speech' (言) and 'behavior' (動). Used to describe a person's general conduct.

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