Vocabulary
What does 責める (せめる, semeru) mean?
責める (せめる, semeru) means to blame, to reproach.
Quick facts| Reading | せめる |
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| Romaji | semeru |
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| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsemeru
to blame, to reproach
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to condemn; to blame; to criticize
- 2ichidan verb · transitive to urge; to press; to pester
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to torture; to torment; to persecute
- 4ichidan verb · transitive to break in (a horse)
Example sentences
母は遅刻した弟を責めた。
My mother scolded my younger brother for being late.
失敗しても自分を責めないで。
Even if you fail, don't blame yourself.
