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責

責 — blame, condemn, censure

Learn the correct stroke order for 責 (blame), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セキseki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)せ.めるsemeru
Strokes11
Radical貝
Frequency#598
Meaningsblame, condemn, censure

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

引責いんせきtaking responsibilitynoun
自責じせきself-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusationnoun
重責じゅうせきheavy responsibilitynoun
責任せきにんduty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff)noun
責務せきむduty; obligationnoun
免責めんせきexemption from responsibilitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 責 (blame) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 貝.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 責 is #598, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

引責いんせき — taking responsibility
自責じせき — self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
重責じゅうせき — heavy responsibility

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (貝)

貝shellfish負defeat貞upright財property貢tribute販marketing貨freight貫pierce

Same reading

石stone席seat積volume昔once upon a time

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 責 have?

The kanji 責 (blame) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 責?

責 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 責 mean?

責 means: blame, condemn, censure. On'yomi readings: セキ. Kun'yomi readings: せ.める.

What JLPT level is 責?

責 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.