〜くせに
- Pattern
- 〜くせに
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- 〜くせに
- Meaning
- although, despite
- Attaches to
- Verb, i-adjective, na-adjective, noun + な
- Nuance & register
Expresses criticism or a feeling of unfairness. Stronger and more negative than 〜のに.
- Example
彼は何も知らないくせに、知ったかぶりをする。 Despite knowing nothing, he pretends to know everything.