N3137/1669

せきにん

nounnoun (generic)

Reading

Meanings

  • duty, responsibility (incl. supervision of staff)
  • liability, onus

Learn in context

Example sentences

かれはその事故じこ責任せきにんった。

He took responsibility for the accident.

責任感せきにんかんのあるひと信頼しんらいされる。

People with a sense of responsibility are trusted.

その仕事しごと責任せきにんわたしにある。

The responsibility for that work lies with me.

彼女かのじょ責任せきにんたすために毎日まいにちおそくまではたらいた。

She worked late every day in order to fulfill her responsibilities.

部下ぶかのミスにたいする責任せきにん上司じょうしうべきだというかんがかたもある。

There is also the view that superiors should bear responsibility for their subordinates' mistakes.