acting directly; going right ahead
Rare literary noun. In modern Japanese, this word is almost exclusively encountered in the compound 直情径行 (acting on impulse without restraint). As a standalone noun, it is uncommon and may be considered archaic or highly formal.
See also: 直情径行
It is used in the four-character idiom 直情径行.
In old texts, 径行 can occasionally appear alone meaning 'going straight ahead'.
impulsive and straightforward; acting on one's feelings without guile
Composed of 径 (path, direct) and 行 (go, act). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of going directly or acting without hesitation.