JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
責 — blame
- Reading
- セキ・せ.める
- Meaning
- blame; condemn; censure
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
責 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セキ・せ.める and it means blame; condemn; censure. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
責 appears in everyday japanese words such as 責務 (duty), 責任 (duty) and 責める (to condemn).
Japanese words containing 責
Frequently asked questions
What does 責 mean in Japanese?
責 means blame; condemn; censure in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 責 read?
責 is read セキ・せ.める. Reading it inside real words — 責務 and 責任 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 責 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 責 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 責 in a word?
A common word containing 責 is 責務 (せきむ) — "duty". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 責 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 責 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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