Word details

せい

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

Dictionary

Entry

所為NounUsually kanaFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

place, extent

8 strokesFrequency 221JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ショ

Kun

ところ-ところどころとこ

Nanori

do, change, make, benefit, welfare, be of use, reach to, try, practice, cost, serve as, good, advantage, as a result of

9 strokesFrequency 831JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

ためな.るな.すす.るたりつく.るなり

Nanori

びい

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