責 任(せきにん)を果(は)たす

せきにんをはたす

expression

to fulfill a responsibility

work

1. to fulfill one's responsibility; to carry out one's duty

To properly discharge an obligation or duty that one has been entrusted with or is expected to carry out.

自分(じぶん)の責任(せきにん)を果(は)たす。

To fulfill one's responsibility.

リーダーとしての責任(せきにん)を果(は)たしたい。

I want to fulfill my responsibility as a leader.

企業(きぎょう)は社会的(しゃかいてき)責任(せきにん)を果(は)たすべきだ。

Companies should fulfill their social responsibility.

A common set phrase combining 責任(せきにん) (responsibility) with 果(は)たす (to fulfill, to carry out). The verb 果(は)たす is the standard collocate for 責任(せきにん) when expressing fulfillment of duty. This phrase reflects the strong emphasis on duty and accountability in Japanese society.

Common patterns

責任(せきにん)を果(は)たす: to fulfill a responsibility
役割(やくわり)を果(は)たす: to fulfill a role
義務(ぎむ)を果(は)たす: to fulfill an obligation
約束(やくそく)を果(は)たす: to keep a promise

Similar words

責任(せきにん)を取(と)る: to take responsibility — focuses on accepting blame or consequences, especially for a failure
責任(せきにん)を負(お)う: to bear responsibility — emphasizes carrying the weight of a duty or burden
責任(せきにん)を持(も)つ: to have responsibility — simply states possession of a duty

Related Words

Compare: 役割(やくわり)を果(は)たす (to fulfill a role)

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Added 2026.4.2 1:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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