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責
On'yomi
セキ
SEKI
Kun'yomi
せ.める
semeru
blame · condemn · censure
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thorn and shell. Blaming with shell.
Symbolism
Responsibility, duty, blame. Represents blaming.
Component Breakdown
責=
龶貝
龶 + shell
Words & Expressions
Words written with 責
Four-Character Compounds
責任転嫁
せきにんてんか
shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); passing the buck
連帯責任
れんたいせきにん
collective responsibility; joint liability
Other kanji with the same meaning
“condemn”
“censure”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 責 mean in Japanese?
責 means blame, condemn, censure.
How do you read 責?
On'yomi: セキ (SEKI). Kun'yomi: せ.める (semeru).
How many strokes does 責 have?
責 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 責 a good kanji for a tattoo?
責 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means blame, condemn, censure. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.