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obligation in Japanese

obligation in Japanese is 義務, 責任 — obligation means a duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.

obligation in Japanese

義務
noun
Pronounced: gimu
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
責任
noun
Pronounced: sekinin
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

What does "obligation" mean?

  1. noun A duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.
    "You are under no obligation to buy anything from us."
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obligation in a sentence

  • You are under no obligation to buy anything from us.
  • Parents have an obligation to care for their children.

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What is "obligation" in Japanese?
"obligation" in Japanese is 義務, 責任. obligation means: A duty or requirement to do something, often because of a promise, law, or moral sense.
How do you pronounce 義務?
"obligation" in Japanese is 義務, pronounced "gimu".
How do you use "obligation" in a sentence?
Example: "You are under no obligation to buy anything from us." In Japanese, "obligation" is 義務, 責任.
Are there other ways to say "obligation" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "obligation": 義務, 責任.
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