- noun, usually in kana, often ...のせい consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
せい
consequence
Also a form of
Meanings
In sentences
若くないせいで疲れる。 I get tired due to my old age. #1213032
彼らはいっせいに叫んだ。 They cried out with one voice. #98205
我々はいっせいに出発した。 We started all at once. #186136
昨日床で寝たせいで腰が痛い。 My back hurts because I fell asleep on the floor yesterday. #3709579
彼らはいっせいに旗を振った。 They waved flags all together. #98204
若葉がいっせいに芽を出した。 Trees put forth young shoots all at once. #148725
彼が失敗したのは怠けたせいだ。 His failure was due to his idleness. #120196
交渉が失敗したのは彼のせいだ。 I blame him for our failure in the negotiations. #174185