Meaning

Primary

Action

Alternative

Activity

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The lively moves you make are actions. They're the activities you do every day to stay fit and healthy!

Reading

かつどう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 活動の中心

    the focus of activity, the central element of one's activities

    活動の一つ

    one of the activities

    活動の場

    place of action

Context Sentences

クリステンは、週末はコスプレイヤーとして活動しています。

Kristen is an active cosplayer on weekends.

午前と午後は大学で生物学を勉強し、夕方からはしゅう教活動をしています。

I study biology in the mornings and afternoons at college, and in the late afternoon, I engage in religious activities.

活動動詞とは動詞を相の観点から四つに分けた内の一つです。

Action verbs are one of the four verb types categorized from the aspect perspective.

Kanji Composition