VocabJLPT N3
obligation
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. duty
  2. 2. obligation
  3. 3. Duty
This noun refers to a duty, obligation, or something one is required to do by law, rules, or social norms. It implies that the action is compulsory rather than voluntary.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I see — so there's a duty of accountability involved.

Sentence 2

I'm probably the one who has a duty to apologize here.

Sentence 3

Who decided we're obligated to give it our all all the time?

Sentence 4

Where does parental duty end and love begin?

Sentence 5

If you're going to make rules, the duty to follow them comes with the package, right?