Blame in Japanese

"blame" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

問責

monseki

問question, ask+責blame, condemn

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "blame". The most common choice is shown first.

責

Top pick

blame, condemn, censure

Reading: seki

11 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of thorn and shell. Blaming with shell.

What it carries

Responsibility, duty, blame. Represents blaming.

Related kanji for "blame"

罪

blame

zai · dark

Composed of net and wrong. Wrong caught in net.

Details →詰

blame

kitsu

Composed of words and luck. Packing words.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for blame?

The most common kanji for "blame" is 責, read as seki. It means blame, condemn, censure. Related kanji: 罪 (blame), 詰 (blame).

How many strokes does 責 have?

責 has 11 strokes.