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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.
    "Parents have an obligation to care for their children."
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obligation in a sentence

  • Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
  • He fulfilled his contractual obligations before leaving the company.

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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: "Parents have an obligation to care for their children." 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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