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How to Say ‘Through actions’ in Japanese

行動で

koudou de

[koh-doh deh]

💬 Usage Tip: [で] in [行動で] means "by means of" or "through," showing the method used. You can reuse it with other means: [言葉で伝える] or [態度で見せる].

Phrase Breakdown

行動

koudou

[koh-doh]

actions; behavior

Means what someone does, not what they say.

Example

行動で気持ちが伝わります。

Feelings are conveyed through actions.

de

[deh]

by; with; through

Shows the method or means, as in 'through actions.'

Example

行動で見せるのが大事です。

It's important to show it through actions.

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