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～くせに (kuse ni) - Even though / Despite

[Verb/Adjective plain form] + くせに

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[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.

Significato

Even though / Despite (with criticism)

Spiegazione

Expresses criticism or complaint about someone's behavior despite their situation.

Esempi

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。

Anche se è uno studente, non studia.

学—Study 生—Raw 勉—to strive 強—Strong

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。

Anche se non lo sa, fa finta di saperlo.

知—to know

Practice this grammar

[Verb/Adjective plain form] + くせに

Which sentence correctly uses "～くせに (kuse ni) - Even though / Despite"?

Vocaboli da questi esempi

知to knowN4 強StrongN4 勉to striveN4 学Study 生Raw 生Raw

Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026