“To take the blame” in Japanese
Short answer
To take the blame in Japanese is “泥を被る” (dorowokaburu). Full meaning: to take the blame.
Other ways to say “To take the blame” 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
責任を問われる
sekininwotowareru to be answerable (for), to take the blame
責任を取る
sekininwotoru to take responsibility (for a fallout), to accept the blame, to take the blame
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