責せき任にんを問とわれる

expression, ichidan verb

be held responsible; take the blame

Used when someone is called to account for a failure or problem, often in formal or serious contexts. The passive form 問われる implies being questioned or pursued for responsibility by others.

• この事じ故こについて、誰だれが責せき任にんを問とわれるのか。

  Who will be held responsible for this accident?

• 経けい営えい陣じんは株かぶ主ぬしから責せき任にんを問とわれた。

  The management was called to account by the shareholders.