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~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)"?