How do you say "To have a strong sense of responsibility" in Japanese?

"To have a strong sense of responsibility" in Japanese is "責任感が強い". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "責任感が強い" mean in English?

"責任感が強い" means "To have a strong sense of responsibility" in English. Usage tip: Pattern: [名詞＋が強い]. It’s a neat way to describe personal qualities politely and objectively.

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How to Say ‘To have a strong sense of responsibility’ in Japanese

責任感が強い

sekinin kan ga tsuyoi

[sekinin kan ga tsuyoi]

💬 Usage Tip: Pattern: [名詞＋が強い]. It’s a neat way to describe personal qualities politely and objectively.

🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrasing feels modest yet confident—ideal for interviews where direct bragging is often avoided.

Phrase Breakdown

責任感

sekinin kan

sense of responsibility

The feeling/attitude of taking responsibility seriously. Common positive trait in resumes/interviews.

Example

責任感を大切にしています。

I value having a sense of responsibility.

Words in this phrase

責任

sekinin

[sekinin]

responsibility

The noun 'responsibility,' used as part of 'sense of responsibility.'

Example

責任感が強い人は最後まで頑張ります。

People with a strong sense of responsibility keep working until the end.

感

kan

[kan]

sense; feeling

A suffix that turns 責任 into 責任感, meaning 'sense of responsibility.'

Example

責任感が強いことは長所です。

Having a strong sense of responsibility is a strength.

が

[ga]

subject marker

A particle marking the subject. Here it marks 責任感 as the thing being described as strong.

Example

責任感が強い人を採用したいです。

We want to hire people with a strong sense of responsibility.

強い

tsuyoi

[tsuyoi]

strong

An adjective meaning strong. In this phrase, it means someone has a strong sense of responsibility.

Example

私は責任感が強いです。

I have a strong sense of responsibility.

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