synonym Comparative
責任
VS
担当する
Differences Between "責任" and "担当する"
Option A
責任
Meaning
responsibility; liability
Reading
せきにん (sekinin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はこのプロジェクトの責任者です。
He is the person responsible for this project.
Option B
担当する
Meaning
to be in charge of; to take responsibility for; to be responsible for
Reading
たんとうする (tantō suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私はこのプロジェクトの管理を担当しています。
I am in charge of managing this project.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(responsibility; liability)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 責任: Refers to responsibility, liability, or duty for a task or a mistake. Often used with 責任を持つ (to take responsibility) or 責任がある (to have responsibility). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I take full responsibility for your growth! So... if you ever fail, I will back you up! But if you ever make me cry because you ignored me... you're going to take full responsibility, okay?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの成長に対しては、私が全力で責任を持つわ！だから無茶しなさい！でもね、もしあんたが私を無視して泣かせたら...一生かけて責任取ってもらうからね！』
- 担当する: Often used in business or formal settings to indicate being responsible for a specific role, task, or department. It implies taking on a duty or charge. (ビジネスやフォーマルな場面で、特定の役割、業務、部署などの責任を負うことを表します。)
- 責任: Refers to responsibility, liability, or duty for a task or a mistake. Often used with 責任を持つ (to take responsibility) or 責任がある (to have responsibility). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'I take full responsibility for your growth! So... if you ever fail, I will back you up! But if you ever make me cry because you ignored me... you're going to take full responsibility, okay?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの成長に対しては、私が全力で責任を持つわ！だから無茶しなさい！でもね、もしあんたが私を無視して泣かせたら...一生かけて責任取ってもらうからね！』
- 担当する: Often used in business or formal settings to indicate being responsible for a specific role, task, or department. It implies taking on a duty or charge. (ビジネスやフォーマルな場面で、特定の役割、業務、部署などの責任を負うことを表します。)
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