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責を負う 【せめをおう】

  1. [exp,v5u] to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
責 Blame, Condemn, Censure セキ せ.める 5
負 Defeat, Negative, -, Minus, Bear, Owe, Assume A Responsibility フ ま.ける, ま.かす, お.う 3