責 Kanji – blame
The Japanese kanji 責 can mean blame, condemn, censure.
Meaning and Readings
How is 責 read?
責 has the onyomi reading セキ and the kunyomi reading せめる.
In romaji, these readings can be written as seki, semeru.
Common Japanese Words Using 責
These common Japanese words contain 責. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 引責（いんせき） — taking responsibility
- 自責（じせき） — self-condemnation, self-reproach, self-accusation
- 重責（じゅうせき） — heavy responsibility
- 責める（せめる） — to condemn, to blame, to criticize, to criticise, to reproach, to accuse
- 責任（せきにん） — duty, responsibility (incl. supervision of staff)
- 責任者（せきにんしゃ） — person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff), person responsible for ..., responsible party, supervisor, manager
- 責務（せきむ） — duty, obligation
- 無責任（むせきにん） — irresponsibility
- 免責（めんせき） — exemption from responsibility
- 刑事責任（けいじせきにん） — criminal liability