のせいで

Meanings

1

because of; owing to; due to

usually written using kana alone

Expresses that something negative happened because of someone or something; often carries a nuance of blame or regret. Follows a noun or a verb/adjective in attributive form.

See also: せい

雨あめのせいで試し合あいが中ちゅう止しになった。
The game was canceled because of the rain.
寝ね坊ぼうしたせいで電でん車しゃに乗のり遅おくれた。
I missed the train because I overslept.