責める

Reading

Kana: せめる

Romaji: semeru

Definitions

v1

vt

1

to condemn; to blame; to criticize; to criticise; to reproach; to accuse

2

to urge; to press; to pester

3

to torture; to torment; to persecute

4

to break in (a horse)

Kanji

責

Readings: セキ、 せ.める

Meanings: blame, condemn, censure

Example Sentences

責(せ)められるべきは私(わたし)だ。

➥It is I that am to blame.

彼(かれ)をその過失(かしつ)で責(せ)めるな。

➥Don't blame him for the error.

自分(じぶん)を責(せ)めることはない。

➥You don't have to kick yourself.

彼(かれ)は私(わたし)の過失(かしつ)を責(せ)めた。

➥He accused me of my mistake.

あまり自分(じぶん)を責(せ)めないで。

➥Don't be too hard on yourself.

他(た)の人(ひと)の過失(かしつ)を責(せ)めるな！

➥Don't blame another for his faults.