1.
conduct, behavior, deportment
A person's everyday behavior and moral conduct, especially as observed or evaluated by others. Often used in formal or institutional contexts such as schools, workplaces, and legal settings.
Usage
Often appears in negative contexts, especially in the collocation 素行が悪い (bad conduct). Also common in the compound 素行調査 (background investigation), which refers to investigating someone's daily behavior and character.
Similar words
- 行儀: manners (focus on etiquette and politeness)
- 品行: moral conduct (more literary)
- 行状: conduct, behavior (formal, often historical)