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synonym Comparative
行為
VS
所業

Differences Between "行為" and "所業"

Option A
行為
Meaning
act, deed, conduct
Reading
こうい (kōi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その行為は社会的に許されない。
That act is not socially acceptable.
Option B
所業
Meaning
act, deed, conduct, action (often with negative connotations)
Reading
しょぎょう (shogyou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼の悪しき所業は、多くの人々に影響を与えた。
His wicked deeds affected many people.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(act, deed, conduct)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 行為: Refers to a specific action or deed, often with a moral, legal, or formal implication. More formal than just 「すること」. (特定の行動や行い、行動の結果を指す。道徳的、法的、あるいは形式的な意味合いで使われることが多く、「すること」よりも堅い表現。)
- 所業: Refers to someone's actions or deeds. While it can be neutral, it often carries a negative nuance, implying misconduct or misdeeds. Can also be used in a more general, formal sense. (人の行いや行為を指す。中立的な場合もあるが、不品行や悪事を指す否定的なニュアンスで用いられることが多い。一般的な、やや形式的な意味で使われることもある。)
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