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synonym Comparative
所業
VS
行動

Differences Between "所業" and "行動"

Option A
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.
Option B
行動
Meaning
action, behavior
Reading
こうどう (koudou)
Syllabus Level
B1
Practical Example
私は行動に興味があります。
I am interested in action, behavior.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(act, deed, conduct, action (often with negative connotations))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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。)
- 行動: Essential structural term in CEFR B1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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