せいにする

Meanings

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expression, suru verb (irregular)

blame (someone/something); lay the blame on

usually written using kana alone

Used in the pattern 〜のせいにする to attribute fault or responsibility to a person, thing, or situation. Often implies an unfair or subjective assignment of blame.

彼かれは自じ分ぶんの失しっ敗ぱいを他た人にんのせいにした。
He blamed his own failure on others.

天てん気きのせいにしないで、ちゃんと準じゅん備びしよう。

Don't blame the weather; let's prepare properly.