Word details
せい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word せい
Dictionary
Entry
1
Often ...のせい
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
Examples
あなたの頭痛は過労のせいだ。
Your headache comes from overwork.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
所
8 strokes
Frequency: 221
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
place
extent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ところ
-ところ
どころ
とこ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せ
為
9 strokes
Frequency: 831
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
do
change
make
benefit
welfare
be of use
reach to
try
practice
cost
serve as
good
advantage
as a result of
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ため
な.る
な.す
す.る
たり
つく.る
なり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
びい
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