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TOPIK 3noun

책임

chaegim [채김]

책임이 · 책임을

responsibility; blame, fault

Example

이번 일은 제 책임이니까 제가 해결할게요.

This is my responsibility, so I'll take care of it.

Word parts

책 duty, blame임 entrust

Literally 'entrusted duty.'

Good to know

책임을 지다 or 책임지다 means 'to take responsibility'; 책임자 is the person in charge.