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責
Responsibility, Blame, Duty
せ-める (se-meru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word 責任 (sekinin), meaning 'responsibility,' is one of the most important business words in Japanese. Taking responsibility is highly valued in Japanese workplace culture.
Memory Trick
Imagine carrying a HEAVY BACKPACK full of duties. That weight reminds you of your RESPONSIBILITIES.
Readings
Onyomi: セキ (seki)
Kunyomi: せ-める (se-meru)
Example Words
責任
せきにん (sekinin)
Responsibility
責める
せめる (semeru)
To blame
責任者
せきにんしゃ (sekininsha)
Person in charge
自己責任
じこせきにん (jikosekinin)
Personal responsibility
Example Sentence
これは 私の 責任です。
これは わたしの せきにんです。
kore wa watashi no sekinin desu
This is my responsibility.