責せめを負おう

expression, godan verb (-u)

take the blame; take responsibility; assume liability; bear the burden

Used when someone accepts fault or responsibility, often in formal or serious contexts. Can refer to legal liability, moral blame, or a heavy duty.

• 彼かれはその失しっ敗ぱいの責せめを負おった。

  He took the blame for the failure.

• 会かい社しゃは事じ故この責せめを負おうべきだ。

  The company should assume liability for the accident.