Meaning

Primary

Sense Of Responsibility

Word Type

noun

Explanation

責任 is "responsibility," and if you're feeling it, then you must have a sense of responsibility. Good for you!

責任感 describes an internal drive to be reliable and do your duty. It's often used to praise people who take their obligations seriously and follow through on what they're supposed to do.

Reading

せきにんかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 責任感がある

    to have a sense of responsibility

    責任感がない

    to lack a sense of responsibility

    責任感が強い

    to have a strong sense of responsibility

Context Sentences

コウイチは、責任感のかたまりのような男だ。

Koichi is a man who's filled with a sense of responsibility.

トーフグの社員は責任感がある人達ばかりです。

Tofugu's employees are all responsible people.

彼は責任感が強いのかもしれないけど、私には少し失礼で自分勝手な気がしました。

He may have a strong sense of responsibility, but to me he seemed a little rude and selfish.

Kanji Composition