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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 為 has 9 strokes and relates to acting or doing something.
• Basic usage: 行為 is read こうい, and 為替 is read かわせ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An act and foreign exchange
  • 親切な行為 means a kind act, with 為 read い.
  • 為替相場 means the exchange rate. The whole word 為替, referring to foreign exchange, is read かわせ.