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Yojijukugo

Japanese meaning of 軽挙妄動

Reading:

けいきょもうどう (keikyo moudou)

English Translation:

Rash and thoughtless behavior

Meaning & Cultural Context

Meaning:

Acting rashly or recklessly without proper consideration.
日本語で読む
よく考えずに軽率で無謀な行動をとること。

Cultural Context:

Considered a serious flaw in Japanese leadership or group harmony, often cautioned against in manuals or speeches.
日本語で読む
日本では指導者や集団の和を乱す重大な欠点とされ、訓示やスピーチで戒めとして使われる。

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• Noun phrase with “は避けるべき” or “に走る” to describe rash and thoughtless actions (“軽挙妄動は避けるべきだ”).<br>• Used in political, military, or cautionary contexts.
日本語で読む
• 軽率で深く考えない行動を表す「〜は避けるべき」「〜に走る」（例：「軽挙妄動は避けるべきだ」）。<br>• 政治、軍事、注意喚起などの場面で使われる。

Trap for English Speakers

Might be taken as just “quick action,” but it conveys recklessness and lack of planning.
日本語で読む
単なる迅速な行動ではなく、軽率で計画性を欠く点に注意。

Example

Example 1Basic Example

  1. 軽挙妄動は組織に迷惑をかける。

    Rash actions cause trouble for the organization.

Example 2Applied Example

  1. 敵陣に突っ込んだ瞬間、仲間が叫んだ。「軽挙妄動はやめろ！」

    The moment he charged into enemy lines, his comrade shouted, “Stop acting rashly!”

Quick check

Meaning

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