How to sign responsible in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Accountable reliable

Sign Instructions:

Tap the fingertips of your dominant and non-dominant hands against the shoulder of your dominant hand a couple of times.

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Sequential Breakdown of responsible

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First Frame of responsible

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for responsible
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for responsible
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Tap the fingertips of your index and middle finger of both hands against the shoulder of your dominant hand a couple of times.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of responsible

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of responsible

End of Sign

Final Frame of responsible

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for responsible
Extend your index and middle fingers, bring the index finger under the middle finger, and fold the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for responsible
Extend your index and middle fingers, bring the index finger under the middle finger, and fold the other fingers into the palm.

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