Word details

のせいで

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

Dictionary

Entry

のせいでの所為でExpressionUsually kanaFreq #1109
1

because of; owing to; due to

Examples
ギプスのせいで左手の自由がきかない。
I can't use my left hand because of the plaster cast.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

所

place, extent

8 strokesFrequency 221JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ショ

Kun

ところ-ところどころとこ

Nanori

せ
為

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

イ

Kun

ためな.るな.すす.るたりつく.るなり

Nanori

びい

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