くせに (kuseni)

Meaning & usage

くせに attaches to plain-form verbs, i-adjectives, and nouns (na-adjectives take な) and links two clauses with a critical, blaming tone: the second clause goes against what the first states. It often appears at the end of a sentence in casual speech and carries a stronger reproach than neutral 'although'.

Example sentences 8

1. 知しった風ふうな口利くちきくなよ。俺おれのこと何なにも知しらないくせに。

   Don't speak like you know. Even though you don't know anything about me.

2. てめえ、三才下のくせに口を出すんじゃねえよ。

   You're 3 years younger than me, so don't mess with me.

3. 「この問題集、買おっかな」「やらないくせに」「なんか言った？」

   "I wonder if I should buy this workbook." "Even though you won't do the exercises?" "Did you say something?"

4. あいつ、チビのくせに、バスケがうまんだよ。

   He is short, but good at basketball.

5. 「何の話してるの？」「分かってるくせに」

   "What are you talking about?" "You know perfectly well what I'm talking about."

6. 「何を話してるの？」「知ってるくせに」

   "What are you talking about?" "You know perfectly well what I'm talking about."

7. 私なしじゃ、生きられないくせに。

   You can't live without me.

8. 新米のくせに大きな顔をするな。

   Act your place.