1.
behavior; movements; demeanor
Observable actions and mannerisms, especially when they seem suspicious or unusual.
挙動不審な人物を見かけた。
I spotted a suspicious-looking person.
彼の挙動がおかしかったので、声をかけた。
His behavior seemed strange, so I called out to him.
警備員は入場者の挙動を注意深く観察していた。
The security guard was carefully observing the behavior of those entering.
USAGE:
挙動 is a relatively formal word referring to observable behavior and physical movements. It is most commonly used in the compound 挙動不審 (suspicious behavior), which is standard police and security terminology.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 挙動不審 (suspicious behavior)
- 挙動がおかしい (to be behaving strangely)
- 挙動を監視する (to monitor someone's movements)
- 挙動を注視する (to watch someone's behavior closely)