行い

おこない

conduct, behavior, action

Also:conduct, asceticism

AdjectiveJLPT N1

What does 行い mean?

行い is a Japanese adjective meaning conduct, behavior, action in English. It can also be translated as conduct, asceticism depending on context. It is written as 行い in kanji, おこない in hiragana, and okonai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentences

彼は勇気ある行いをした。

He did a courageous act.

そのようなないはいかにもメグらしい。

Such behavior is just like Meg.