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責任
sekinin
Description
「責任」は、自分がやらなければいけないことや、自分のせいで起きたことを引き受けるという意味です。
"責任" means taking on things you must do or things that happened because of you.
仕事や学校など、いろいろな場面でよく使われる大切な言葉です。
It is an important word often used in various situations like work or school.
Meanings
責任sekinin
responsibility; duty one must fulfill
この仕事は私の責任です。
This job is my responsibility.
責任sekinin
blame or liability for something bad
事故の責任は彼にある。
He is responsible for the accident.
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Notes
- Etymology
責 (blame/demand) + 任 (duty/appointment), together meaning the duty one is charged with.
- Nuance
責任を取る means 'take responsibility' and often implies accepting consequences or resigning.
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