No. 80 in Japanese
活動
"Activity" or "action."
In a sentence
彼はボランティア活動に参加しています。
He is participating in volunteer activities.
In this sentence, '活動' refers to organized group efforts, specifically volunteer-related activities in this case.
環境保護の活動は非常に重要です。
Environmental protection activities are very important.
Here, '活動' implies endeavors or initiatives such as campaigns or projects aimed at protecting the environment.
毎日の活動には運動も含まれています。
Daily activities include physical exercise as well.
In this example, '活動' simply represents the general daily routines and tasks performed, highlighting its versatility.
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