How to say “act” or “behave” in Japanese | 行動する (こうどうする、kōdō suru)

The Japanese vocabulary「行動する (こうどうする、kōdō suru)」means “act” or “behave.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Word行動
Hiraganaこうどう
Romaji Readingkōdō
English Meaningaction, behavior
(Noun)
Key Word行動する
Hiraganaこうどうする
Romaji Readingkōdō suru
English Meaningact, behave
(Verb)
Key Word行動します
Hiraganaこうどうします
Romaji Readingkōdō shimasu
English Meaningact, behave
(Polite Form)

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

It is important to have skills in both non-honorific and honorific languages in order to use Japanese correctly.

Japanese Sentenceわたし一人ひとり行動こうどうするのがきだ。
Romaji ReadingWatashi wa hitori de kōdō suru no ga sukida.
English MeaningI prefer to act independently. (Plain Form)
Japanese Sentence私は一人で行動するのが好きです。
Romaji ReadingWatashi wa hitori de kōdō suru no ga sukidesu.
English MeaningI prefer to act independently. (Polite Form)