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せい

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word せい

所為
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #584
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.

Kanji in this Word

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
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
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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