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Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
according to one's means; appropriate to one's position; reasonable share
Used for contributions, responsibilities, or burdens that are fair and proportionate to one's ability, status, or resources. Often appears in formal or business contexts.
We ask you to bear a fair share of the burden.
Each company needs to cooperate according to its capacity.
Usage patterns
- 応分の負担をするto bear a proportionate share of a burden
Each member is expected to bear a fair, proportionate share of the burden.
- 応分の責任を負うto take on a responsibility proportionate to one's position
Managers should take on responsibility proportionate to their position.
- 応分の寄付をするto make a donation appropriate to one's means
They asked each company to make a donation appropriate to its means.
- 応分に分けるto divide something proportionately according to each person's share
Profits are divided proportionately according to each person's investment.