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[おこな()·]
okonai
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 行い

noun
  1. deed; act; action; conduct; behavior; behaviour; asceticism

Definition and Synonyms for 行い

Human Action something that people do or cause to happen
Synonyms: アクト, 営み, 営む, 営為, 活動, , , 行い, 行う, 行動, 行為
Action something done (usually as opposed to something said)
Synonyms: 仕業, 挙止, 振る舞い, 振る舞う, 行い, 行う, 行動, 行為
Behavior manner of acting or controlling yourself
Synonyms: 品行, 態度, 振る舞い, 振る舞う, 素行, 行い, 行う, 行儀, 行動, 行為
Demeanor the way a person behaves toward other people
Synonyms: 仕打ち, 仕方, 態度, 所作, 振る舞い, 振る舞う, 素行, 行い, 行う, 行儀, 行為, 行状, 言動, 身持ち

Meanings for each kanji in 行い

» going; journey

Categories 行い is a member of

Event something that happens at a given place and time
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Human Action something that people do or cause to happen
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Activity any specific behavior
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Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 行い

Sample Sentences for 行い

His dress is that of gentleman, but his speech and behavior are those of a clown.
I have amongst my relatives, a single one who sincerely lives righteously, has strict principles and pursues an ideal, but all my other relatives speak ill and make fun of him.
He did a courageous act.
I am ashamed of your despicable deed.
Well done is better than well said.

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