せきにん
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, う)
1. to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
Kanji used
responsibility
obligation
lose to (something)
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Composed of
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
Examples (6 in total)
I don't like having responsibilities.
I will accept full responsibility for this.
You will have to be responsible for what you've done.
The Secret Service has to answer for the safety of the president.
I can't answer for his dishonesty.
You are accountable to me for his actions.