A duty or responsibility associated with a role or task; the obligation to oversee or be accountable for people or things.
プロジェクトの成功はリーダーの責任だ。
The project's success is the leader's responsibility.
部長として部下の安全管理に責任を持ってください。
As the department head, please take responsibility for your subordinates' safety management.
子どもの教育は親の重大な責任だと考えている。
I believe raising a child is a major responsibility of parents.
契約違反があれば、その責任を負わなければならない。
If there is a breach of contract, you must accept responsibility for it.
Liability; an onus to bear losses, debts, or legal/ethical obligations—often used for obligations to compensate or be held accountable.
製造物責任により会社は多額の賠償責任を負った。
Due to product liability, the company bore a large compensation liability.
この借金の責任は契約書に明記されている。
The responsibility for this debt is specified in the contract.
損害が発生した場合、誰が責任を取るのかをはっきりさせておこう。
If damage occurs, let's clarify who will be held liable.