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JLPT N3 Intermediate

所為

「せい」

Fault or cause of a negative outcome

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Noun

"Because of..." / "The fault of..."

Indicates that a person, thing, or circumstance is responsible for an undesirable result.

Example

電車 が 遅れた せいで 、 会議 に 間に合い ませんでした 。

I was late for the meeting because the train was delayed.

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所為 (せい)
せい
Fault or cause of a negative outcome
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