Korean

책임
Meaning: responsibility; duty; obligation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

責
任

Example sentences

Freedom comes with responsibility.
책임을 면할 수는 없다.
You cannot avoid responsibility.
우리 회사는 사회적 책임을 다하는 기업이 되고자 합니다.
Our company aims to be a corporation that fulfills its social responsibility.
어른들은 아동을 보호해야 할 책임이 있다.
Adults have a responsibility to protect children.
환경 보호는 우리 모두의 책임입니다.
Environmental protection is everyone's responsibility.
이 문제에 대한 책임은 일체 저가 지겠습니다.
I will take all responsibility for this matter.
이번 사고의 책임은 전적으로 나에게 있다.
The responsibility for this accident lies entirely with me.
이 문제의 일차 책임은 나에게 있다.
The primary responsibility for this problem lies with me.
그는 책임을 면하기 위해 거짓말을 했다.
He lied to avoid responsibility.
그는 같잖은 변명을 늘어놓으며 책임을 회피하려 했다.
He tried to avoid responsibility by making ridiculous excuses.

Usage Notes

Refers to the duty or obligation to do something, or the burden of consequences.

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