obligation (B2)
カタカナ: オブリゲーション
IPA: /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definition
A moral or legal duty to do something, often implying that you are bound by a rule, contract, or social expectation.
意味: 何かをしなければならないという道徳的または法的な義務。ルールや契約、あるいは社会的な期待によって縛られている状態を指すことが多い。
Examples / 例文
Parents have an obligation to care for their children. — 親には子供を養育する義務がある。
The contract created a legal obligation for both parties. — その契約は双方に法的な義務を生じさせた。
Obligation の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Obligation:
How to Use Obligation
- obligation to do something (prepositional phrase)
- A duty or commitment to perform a specific action. — "We have an obligation to protect the environment."
- under an obligation (prepositional phrase)
- Bound by a duty or commitment. — "He felt he was under an obligation to repay the favor."
See "Obligation" in the English dictionary
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