言行一致(げんこういっち)

げんこういっち
noun
consistency between words and actions
formalidiom
1. consistency between words and actions; practicing what one preaches
The state in which what a person says matches what they actually do.
言行一致(げんこういっち)を心(こころ)がける。
Strive to make one's words and deeds match.
彼(かれ)は言行一致(げんこういっち)の人(ひと)で、周(まわ)りから信頼(しんらい)されている。
He matches words with deeds, and those around him trust him.
リーダーが言行一致(げんこういっち)でなければ、部下(ぶか)はその指示(しじ)に従(したが)おうとは思(おも)わない。
If a leader's words and actions don't match, subordinates won't feel like following their instructions.

A four-character idiom (四字熟語(よじじゅくご)) made of 言行(げんこう) (words and deeds) + 一致(いっち) (agreement, match). It is a virtue expected especially of leaders and public figures.

Common collocations

  • 言行一致(げんこういっち)を心(こころ)がける: to strive for consistency between words and deeds
  • 言行一致(げんこういっち)の人(ひと): a person whose words and actions agree

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