N3criticismcontrast
～くせに (kuse ni) - Even though / Despite
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + くせに
Quick answer
[Verb/Adjective plain form] + くせに means "Even though / Despite (with criticism)". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Even though / Despite (with criticism)
Explanation
Expresses criticism or complaint about someone's behavior despite their situation.
Examples
学生のくせに、勉強しない。
がくせいのくせに、べんきょうしない。
Even though he's a student, he doesn't study.
知らないくせに、知ったふりをする。
しらないくせに、しったふりをする。
Even though he doesn't know, he pretends to know.
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[Verb/Adjective plain form] + くせに
Which sentence correctly uses "～くせに (kuse ni) - Even though / Despite"?