〜くせに kuse ni

〜くせに（kuse ni）means “even though; despite (with reproach)”. Like のに 'even though,' but adds blame, contempt, or dissatisfaction toward the subject. Formation: V-る・V-た・V-ない／Aい／Aな＋な／Nの ＋ くせに

even though; despite (with reproach)

N2

Formation

V-る・V-た・V-ない／Aい／Aな＋な／Nの ＋ くせに

Explanation

Like のに 'even though,' but adds blame, contempt, or dissatisfaction toward the subject. The two clauses usually share the same subject. くせして is a more colloquial variant.

Examples

知っているくせに、彼は何も教えてくれなかった。
しっているくせに、かれはなにもおしえてくれなかった。
Even though he knew, he wouldn't tell me anything.
子供のくせに、生意気なことを言う。
こどものくせに、なまいきなことをいう。
He's only a kid, yet he says such cheeky things.

Note

Carries negative emotion, so don't use it about a respected superior. くせに alone can also end a sentence to express frustration.

FAQ

〜くせに — what does it mean and how is it used?

even though; despite (with reproach). Like のに 'even though,' but adds blame, contempt, or dissatisfaction toward the subject. The two clauses usually share the same subject. くせして is a more colloquial variant.

〜くせに — how do you form it?

V-る・V-た・V-ない／Aい／Aな＋な／Nの ＋ くせに

〜くせに — any usage notes?

Carries negative emotion, so don't use it about a respected superior. くせに alone can also end a sentence to express frustration.

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