“Action” in Japanese
Short answer
Action in Japanese is “挙” (kyo). Full meaning: action, behavior, behaviour, move.
Other ways to say “Action” in Japanese
作用
sayou action, operation, process, agency, effect, function
行動
koudou action, conduct, behaviour, behavior, mobilization, mobilisation
アクション
akushon action
活動
katsudou activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.), action, operation
営み
itonami activity, action, performance, execution; occupation, business, work; sexual intercourse, sex
身口意
shinkui action, speech and thought
仕草
shigusa gesture, movement, action, behavior, behaviour, bearing, mannerism; acting, performance
動作
dousa movement (of the body), action, motion, gesture; bearing, carriage, behaviour, behavior, demeanour, demeanor; operation (of a machine, software, etc.), running, working, functioning
仕業
shigyou deed (esp. negative), act, action, one's doing, one's work
カツドウ
katsudou activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.), action, operation
措置
sochi measure, step, action
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