Refers to a person's outward behavior or demeanor, often in formal or observational contexts. Can imply suspicious or noteworthy actions.
警察は容疑者の挙動を監視している。
The police are monitoring the suspect's behavior.
The security guard observed the suspicious person's behavior.
彼の挙動には不審な点が多かった。
There were many suspicious points in his conduct.
The man's behavior was suspicious, so the clerk spoke to him.
The teacher was keeping an eye on the student's conduct.
態度 describes one's attitude or stance in social interaction, whereas 挙動 focuses on concrete physical movements and demeanor.
動作 refers to a specific physical motion or gesture, while 挙動 covers the overall pattern of a person's behavior as observed by others.
振る舞い is a slightly softer, everyday word for conduct or manners, while 挙動 has a more formal, observational tone often used in reports or surveillance.
Compound of 挙 (raise; action) and 動 (move). The combination conveys the idea of outward movements and actions that reveal one's state or intentions.