Translation of Japanese word "責任" to English
責任
せきにん
[sekinin]
IPA: /sekinin/
Meaning
NounThe state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
How to use
責任 (sekinin) — 'responsibility / duty / liability'. 自己責任 (jiko sekinin) — self-responsibility / at one's own risk. 責任を取る — take responsibility.
🇬🇧 English
responsibility
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 責任
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せきにん
Romaji Transcription: sekinin
Example Sentences
彼は自分の行動の責任を取る必要があります。
かれはじょぶのこうどうのせきにんをとるひつようがあります。
He needs to take responsibility for his actions.
責任は重いものです。
せきにんはおもいものです。
Responsibility is a heavy thing.
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- 責任感— sense of responsibility
- 責任を取る— to take responsibility
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What does the Japanese word "責任" mean?▼
The Japanese word "責任" means "responsibility" in English.
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The word "責任" is read as "せきにん" (sekinin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "To take responsibility for one's actions.".
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