because of ~ (negative), due to ~ (blame)

Intermediate

20-30 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Expresses blame for a negative result.

[Plain form/Noun + の] + せいで

寝坊したせいで、遅刻しました。

Nebou shita sei de, chikoku shimashita.

Because I overslept, I was late.

雨のせいで、試合が中止になった。

Ame no sei de, shiai ga chuushi ni natta.

Due to the rain, the game was cancelled.

せいで always implies blame or negative outcome.

～おかげで

thanks to ~, because of ~ (positive)

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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