説明責任

せつめいせきにん

Meanings

1. Noun accountability; being held accountable

Kanji

• 説 explain. Read as セツ.
• 明 clear. Read as メイ.
• 責 blame. Read as セキ.
• 任 entrust. Read as ニン.

Example sentences

• あなたは彼の行動に対しての説明責任があります。
  You are accountable to me for his actions.

Common phrases

• 説明責任を果たす
• 説明責任がある

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