N3contraste
~くせに (kuse ni) - Even though / Despite
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + くせに
Respuesta rápida
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + くせに means "Even though / Despite (with criticism)". This N3 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.
Significado
Even though / Despite (with criticism)
Explicación
Expresses criticism or complaint about someone's behavior despite their situation.
Ejemplos
Practice this grammar
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + くせに
Which sentence correctly uses "~くせに (kuse ni) - Even though / Despite"?
Vocabulario de estos ejemplos
Actualizado el 17 jun 2026