軽挙妄動(けいきょもうどう)

けいきょもうどう
noun
rash action, reckless behavior
1. rash action, reckless behavior
Acting without careful thought; behaving recklessly or impulsively without considering consequences.
軽挙妄動(けいきょもうどう)を慎(つつし)むべきだ。
One should refrain from rash actions.
軽挙妄動(けいきょもうどう)は禁物(きんもつ)だ。
Reckless behavior is absolutely forbidden.
今(いま)は軽挙妄動(けいきょもうどう)せず、様子(ようす)を見(み)よう。
Let's not act rashly now and observe the situation.
彼(かれ)の軽挙妄動(けいきょもうどう)が事態(じたい)を悪化(あっか)させた。
His rash actions worsened the situation.

FOUR-CHARACTER IDIOM (四字熟語(よじじゅくご))

COMPONENTS:

  • 軽(けい) - light, careless
  • 挙(きょ) - action, movement
  • 妄(もう) - reckless, wild
  • 動(どう) - movement, action

USAGE: Often used as a warning or criticism. Commonly appears with 慎(つつし)む (to refrain from) or 禁物(きんもつ) (forbidden thing).

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Related Words

Related: 衝動的(しょうどうてき)
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Added 2026.1.17 17:22 · Revised 2026.6.26 9:19
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