〜くせに
Formation
N2ConcessionColloquialConversation
Variations
くせして
Meaning
Used to express criticism, blame, or teasing toward someone who takes an action or state that is inappropriate for their position or situation. It implies a contradiction between reality and behavior.
Examples
彼は何も知らないくせに、知っているようなふりをしている。
Although he knows nothing, he's pretending as if he knows everything.
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