行儀(ぎょうぎ)が良(よ)い

行儀(ぎょうぎ) means manners or conduct, particularly at the table or in social situations. The full expression 行儀(ぎょうぎ)が良(よ)い describes someone whose behavior meets social standards. Often used about children. The adverbial form 行儀(ぎょうぎ)よく (properly, with good manners) is very common.

Common collocations

• 行儀(ぎょうぎ)よく食(た)べる: to eat with good manners
• 行儀(ぎょうぎ)よく座(すわ)る: to sit properly
• 行儀(ぎょうぎ)が悪(わる)い: ill-mannered, badly behaved
• お行儀(ぎょうぎ): manners (with polite prefix, often used with children)

Similar words

• 礼儀正(れいぎただ)しい: polite, courteous — focuses on formal politeness and social etiquette
• 品(ひん)がいい: elegant, refined — emphasizes class and sophistication
• 躾(しつけ)がいい: well-disciplined — focuses on upbringing and training
• マナーがいい: to have good manners — loanword equivalent, often used in public/social contexts