～せいで JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-casual + せいで, い-Adjective + せいで, な-Adjective + なせいで, Noun + のせいで

Explanation

The ～せいで grammar point is used to express that something or someone is the reason or cause of an unfortunate result or situation. It can be translated as 'because of' or 'due to' in English.

Example sentences

• 雨のせいで試合が中止になりました。

  The game was cancelled because of the rain.

  Ame no sei de shiai ga chuushi ni narimashita.

• 彼の遅刻のせいで、みんな待たされました。

  Everyone had to wait because of his lateness.

  Kare no chikoku no sei de, minna matasaremashita.

• 病気のせいで休日が台無しになった。

  My holiday was ruined due to illness.

  Byouki no sei de kyuujitsu ga dainashi ni natta.

• 仕事が忙しくて寝不足なせいで、集中できない。

  I can't concentrate because I'm sleep-deprived due to busy work.

  Shigoto ga isogashikute nebusoku na sei de, shuuchuu dekinai.