責任

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The noun 責任 (せきにん) denotes responsibility for carrying out a duty and answering for its outcome.
• Basic usage: A person can 責任を持つ, while accountability for a failure appears as 失敗の責任.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Duty and accountability
  • It covers both an obligation and accountability for outcomes, not merely blame for wrongdoing.