How to say 'Blame' in Japanese | 責める

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The Japanese word for Blame is 'Semeru', written as 責める in Japanese.'Blame' in hiragana is せめる.

word

責める

Meaning

Blame

Reading

せめる

semeru

Kanji

責Blame, Liability

Explanation

The Japanese verb '責める (せめる)' means 'to blame' or 'to criticize'. It is used when someone holds another person responsible for a mistake, fault, or wrongdoing. This verb can also carry a nuance of reproach or scolding, often implying a moral or emotional weight. For example: He blamed me for the failure「彼は私を失敗のせいに責めた」(かれはわたしをしっぱいのせいにせめた). She criticized him harshly「彼女は彼を厳しく責めた」(かのじょはかれをきびしくせめた). Note that this verb is often used in contexts where there is a sense of guilt or responsibility involved.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6063

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 責める

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

責

Meaning

Blame, Liability

Hiragana in the Word 責める

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

め

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 責める Through the Kanji 責

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 責 as well.

word

責任

Meaning

Responsibility

word

無責任

Meaning

Irresponsible

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'Semeru' means 'Blame' .

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