〜せい(で)

Pattern
〜せい(で)
Level
N3
Reading
〜せい(で)
Meaning
Because of; due to (a negative reason)
Attaches to
Noun
Nuance & register

Used when the result is negative and attributed to the preceding cause.

Example

雨のせいで、遠足が中止になった。 Because of the rain, the excursion was canceled.

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