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くせに (kuseni) meaning in japanese

💡Meaning

Even though

📝Usage

普通形 + くせに

📚Examples

1

彼は知っているくせに、教えてくれない。

⚠️Notes

Means "even though" or "despite," but with a strong nuance of criticism or accusation from the speaker. (e.g., 知っているくせに、教えてくれない。 - Even though you know, you won't tell me.)