所為
せい
sei
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
所為 (せい (sei)) means "Fault". The reading is せい (sei). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Fault
Also : Blame · Act · Deed · Result · Outcome
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Example Sentences
その失敗はすべて彼のせいだと言う人もいた。
そのしっぱいはすべてかれのせいだとゆうひともいた。
Some people said that failure was entirely his fault.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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