Korean word

책임

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaegim

Meaning

  • nounresponsibility

Example

이번 일은 네 책임이야.i beon i reun ne chae gi mi ya

This matter is your responsibility.

Illustration for 책임 (responsibility)

More examples

팀에서 중요한 책임을 맡았어요.ti me seo chung yo han chae gi meul ma ta sseo yo

I was entrusted with an important responsibility on the team.

Core concept

Being the person or party expected to handle a matter and answer for its outcome.

Common phrases

  • 책임을 맡다chae gi meul mat tta

    assume responsibility

  • 책임을 다하다chae gi meul ta ha da

    fulfill one's responsibility

  • 책임을 지다chae gi meul chi da

    take responsibility

Similar words

책임자chaegimja: The person or organization with final responsibility for a matter.
의무uimu: An obligation required by law, society, morality, or a promise.
책임감chaegimgam: A feeling that encourages someone to accept responsibility for actions and duties.
역할yeokal: The part or function assigned to someone or something in a situation.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일의 결과나 상태에 대해 책임을 지거나 그에 따른 의무를 맡는 상태나 역할eo tteon i rui kyeol gwa na sang tae e tae hae chae gi meul chi geo na keu e tta reun ui mu reul man neun sang tae na yeo kal

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound whose two elements connect accountability with an entrusted task, making its meaning easy to associate with obligation and answerability.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, the word can assign ownership of a matter without implying legal fault, so it fits work, promises, and shared tasks.

Other meanings

  • dutynoun
  • blamenoun

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