行儀

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 行儀 is read as ぎょうぎ and can mean “manners” or “behavior”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show proper sitting during a meal and a well-behaved dog waiting quietly.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It concerns socially proper conduct; 行儀よく means behaving properly and 行儀がよい describes good manners.