N3causeblamenegative
~せいで (sei de) - Because of (negative)
[Noun] + のせいで
Quick answer
[Noun] + のせいで means "Because of / Due to (negative)". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Because of / Due to (negative)
Explanation
Attributes a negative outcome or problem to something or someone.
Examples
雨のせいで、試合が中止になった。
あめのせいで、しあいがちゅうしになった。
Because of the rain, the game was cancelled.
彼のせいで、計画が失敗した。
かれのせいで、けいかくがしっぱいした。
Because of him, the plan failed.
Practice this grammar
[Noun] + のせいで
Which sentence correctly uses "~せいで (sei de) - Because of (negative)"?