1.
self-responsibility; personal responsibility; at one's own risk
The principle that individuals bear responsibility for the consequences of their own choices and actions, rather than relying on others or institutions to protect them from negative outcomes.
A compound of 自己 (self) and 責任 (responsibility). This concept became a major topic of public debate in Japan in 2004 when Japanese citizens were taken hostage in Iraq, and critics argued they should bear the consequences of traveling to a war zone.
Usage
Commonly seen in investment disclaimers, legal warnings, and discussions about personal accountability. Often used adverbially with で: 自己責任で (at one's own risk). The term can carry a blaming nuance when directed at others.
Common collocations
- 自己責任で行う — to do at one's own risk
- 自己責任原則 — principle of self-responsibility
- 自己責任論 — self-responsibility argument
- 自己責任を問う — to hold someone personally responsible
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Related Words
Compare:
自業自得 (reaping what you sow)
Compare:
連帯責任 (collective responsibility)
Antonym:
共同責任 (joint responsibility)