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責めを負う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 責めを負う.

Dictionary

Entry

責めを負うせめをおう責を負うExpressionGodan verbFreq #53097
1

to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden

Examples
ビルが損害に対し責めを負った
Bill took the blame for the loss.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

blame, condemn, censure

11 strokesFrequency 598JLPT N2Grade 5

On

セキ

Kun

せ.める

defeat, negative, -, minus, bear, owe, assume a responsibility

9 strokesFrequency 443JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

ま.けるま.かすお.う

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