JLPT N3 Intermediate
責める
To blame or criticize someone for wrongdoing, or to pressure them to act.
Readings
Other forms
責めます polite form
責めない plain negative
責めた plain past
責めて te-form
責められる passive
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Blame / To Criticize
Indicates the act of severely criticizing or holding someone accountable for a mistake, crime, or failure.
Example
失敗 した こと で 、 彼 を 責めないで ください 。
Please don't blame him for the mistake.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Pressure / To Urge
Describes the act of relentlessly pressing someone to fulfill an obligation, such as paying a debt or performing a duty.
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