“To take responsibility” in Japanese
Short answer
To take responsibility in Japanese is “責任を取る” (sekininwotoru). Full meaning: to take responsibility (for a fallout), to accept the blame, to take the blame.
Other ways to say “To take responsibility” in Japanese
罪を着る
tsumiwokiru to take the blame (for another's crime or mistake), to take responsibility (for), to be charged with a crime
責めを負う
semewoou to take the blame, to take responsibility, to assume liability, to bear the burden
腹を切る
harawokiru to commit seppuku, to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign)
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