VocabJLPT N1
responsibility
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. responsibility
  2. 2. liability
  3. 3. torture
This noun refers to blame, reproach, or the act of criticizing someone for a fault. It is often used in expressions like "責めを負う" (to bear responsibility) or to describe feeling accused or at fault.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Don't be so hard on yourself," she said.

Sentence 2

"Let's stop blaming him," I said.

Sentence 3

"Being blamed really hurts," I thought.

Sentence 4

"Nobody's blaming you," I said to comfort them.

Sentence 5

"Blaming yourself for the mistake isn't going to change anything," I said.