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consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
暑さの所為で食欲があまりない。
I have no appetite because of the heat.
年の所為か体力が落ちてきた。
Maybe because of age, my stamina is declining.
ストレスの所為で眠れない日が続く。
I can't sleep for days because of stress.