1.
conduct; behavior; deportment
A person's moral behavior and conduct, especially as judged by social or ethical standards. Often used in formal or evaluative contexts.
品行方正な人物だ。
He is a person of upright conduct.
学生の品行に問題がある。
There are problems with the student's conduct.
彼は品行が悪いと評判で、誰からも信用されていない。
He has a reputation for bad conduct and is not trusted by anyone.
Refers to a person's moral character and behavior as seen by others. Composed of 品 (refinement/character) + 行 (conduct/action). Often used in formal evaluations of character.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 品行方正: upright conduct; impeccable behavior
- 品行が良い: to have good conduct
- 品行が悪い: to have bad conduct
- 品行を正す: to reform one's behavior
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 行儀: manners — focuses on etiquette and social politeness, especially of children
- 行動: behavior, action — neutral and general, describes what someone does rather than their moral character
- 素行: personal conduct — similar meaning but often used in negative contexts (investigations, records)
- 態度: attitude — how someone presents themselves in a situation
USAGE:
The set phrase 品行方正 (upright conduct) is one of the most common uses and appears frequently in formal contexts such as character references, school evaluations, and official documents.