A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Kusang-palo

Initiative

意味

Doing work without being told to.

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文化的背景

Kusang-palo is often linked to 'Malasakit.' It's not just about efficiency; it's about showing you care for the person who would otherwise have to do the work. In many PH offices, 'kusang-palo' is the #1 trait managers look for because it reduces the need for direct supervision in high-stress environments. Parents often use the lack of 'kusang-palo' as a teaching moment for 'hiya' (shame). If a guest arrives and the house is messy, the child's lack of initiative reflects on the family. During community events or disasters, 'kusang-palo' is what drives people to help without being assigned a role by the government.

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Use it for Praise

It is one of the best compliments you can give a Filipino worker or child.

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Avoid Sarcasm

Saying 'Wala kang kusang-palo' can be very offensive as it implies laziness.

意味

Doing work without being told to.

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Use it for Praise

It is one of the best compliments you can give a Filipino worker or child.

⚠️

Avoid Sarcasm

Saying 'Wala kang kusang-palo' can be very offensive as it implies laziness.

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Job Interviews

Mentioning 'kusang-palo' in a local interview shows you understand Filipino work values.

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Domestic Harmony

Having kusang-palo at home is the fastest way to make your Filipino parents happy.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom.

Ang batang may kusang-____ ay kinatutuwaan ng lahat.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: palo

The complete idiom is 'kusang-palo.'

Which situation best describes 'kusang-palo'?

Which of these people has kusang-palo?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pedro who sees a spill on the floor and cleans it immediately.

Kusang-palo is about doing work without being told.

Complete the dialogue.

Boss: 'Salamat sa pag-ayos ng report.' Employee: 'Walang anuman po, ______ lang.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kusang-palo

The employee is attributing their proactive work to their initiative.

Match the phrase to the meaning.

Match 'Wala siyang kusang-palo' with its meaning.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: He needs to be told what to do.

'Wala' means none, so 'no initiative' means needing instructions.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Kusang-palo vs. Utos-utos

Kusang-palo
Sees mess -> Cleans
Early submission
Utos-utos
Sees mess -> Waits
Needs reminders

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Ang batang may kusang-____ ay kinatutuwaan ng lahat.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: palo

The complete idiom is 'kusang-palo.'

Which situation best describes 'kusang-palo'? Choose A2

Which of these people has kusang-palo?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pedro who sees a spill on the floor and cleans it immediately.

Kusang-palo is about doing work without being told.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Boss: 'Salamat sa pag-ayos ng report.' Employee: 'Walang anuman po, ______ lang.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Kusang-palo

The employee is attributing their proactive work to their initiative.

Match the phrase to the meaning. situation_matching A1

Match 'Wala siyang kusang-palo' with its meaning.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: He needs to be told what to do.

'Wala' means none, so 'no initiative' means needing instructions.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It is neutral. You can use it in the office, in school, or at home.

Not really. You use 'nagkukusa' as a verb, but 'kusang-palo' is usually a noun or adjective.

The opposite is 'batugan' (lazy) or 'kailangang utusan' (needs to be told).

Yes, it almost always refers to performing a task or duty.

Yes, it is used to describe human character, though its origin is from animals.

You say 'May kusang-palo ako.'

No, it is a traditional idiom that is still very common today.

Yes, like picking up a pen that someone dropped.

It refers to the whip used on animals; having 'kusang-palo' means you move before the whip hits.

Yes, it is widely understood across the archipelago, though the Tagalog form is most famous.

関連フレーズ

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pagkukusa

synonym

The act of taking initiative.

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maagap

similar

Prompt or early.

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mabilis ang kamay

similar

Quick-handed.

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batugan

contrast

Lazy person.

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utos-bulong

contrast

Needing to be whispered to/told constantly.

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