アクション

あくしょん
noun
action
action
1. action, concrete step
A specific action or step taken to achieve something. Often used in business contexts.
すぐにアクションを起(お)こす。
To take action immediately.
具体的(ぐたいてき)なアクションプランを立(た)てよう。
Let's create a concrete action plan.
It's important not just to discuss, but to move to action.
2. action (genre/stunts)
Physical action sequences in movies, games, or performances.
アクション映画(えいが)が好(す)きだ。
I like action movies.
The action in this game is flashy and fun.
Apparently the lead actor did all the action scenes themselves.

Usage

In business and work (sense 1), アクション is jargon for a concrete step. The everyday word for "taking action" is 行動(こうどう) (行動(こうどう)を起(お)こす, 行動(こうどう)する).

Compounds