遅れたというのは、大雨のせいだ。
The reason I'm late is because of the heavy rain.
Japanese
せい
せい
Meaning: fault; cause; reason
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Example sentences
Because of him, the plan was completely ruined.
彼は自分の失敗を他人のせいにせず、自分を責めた。
He didn't blame others for his failure, but blamed himself.
虫歯のせいで歯が痛む。
My tooth aches because of a cavity.
高熱のせいで体を動かすのが苦痛だった。
Moving my body was painful because of the high fever.
雨のせいで、今回の旅行は散々だった。
The trip was a disaster because of the rain.
雷のせいで、テレビの音声が途切れた。
The TV sound was cut off because of the thunder.
この川はゴミのせいでひどく臭い。
This river stinks terribly because of the garbage.
大雪のせいで、庭の池が雪で完全に埋まってしまった。
Because of the heavy snow, the garden pond was completely buried in snow.
不況のせいで、多くの小さな店が潰れた。
Due to the recession, many small shops went out of business.
Usage Notes
Often used to attribute a negative outcome to a specific cause or person. Frequently used in the form '...no sei de'.
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