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責
責 (readings: せき, せ; Japanese kanji) means “responsibility / blame”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 責任 (responsibility).
What does 責 mean?
| Kanji | 責 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | responsibility / blame |
| Readings | せき, せ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 責
責 is read せき or せ depending on the word.
Example words with 責
| Example | 責任 (responsibility) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14