Japanese symbol for “accountability”
けじめ
けじめ
Romaji: kejime
distinction; difference (between two things)
In Japanese, accountability is けじめ (kejime).
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Meanings
- n distinction; difference (between two things)
- n sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms)
- n accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
- n boundary; dividing point
Written forms: —. Readings: けじめ、ケジメ.
Other Japanese words for “accountability”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 説明責任 | せつめいせきにん setsumeisekinin | accountability; being held accountable |
| 責任追跡 | せきにんついせき sekinintsuiseki | accountability |
| アカウンタビリティ | アカウンタビリティ akauntabiriti | accountability |
| 管理責任 | かんりせきにん kanrisekinin | managerial liability; executive responsibility; accountability |
See also: Chinese symbol for “accountability”.
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