～くせに
kuseni
Even though; despite
Formation 接続
plain clause + くせに; N + のくせに; な-adjective + なくせに
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Usually expresses criticism, often with the same subject in both clauses; it can be rude toward a superior.
Examples 例文
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資料を確認したくせに、何も覚えていないのか。
You did check the documents, yet you do not remember anything?
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先生に相談したくせに、何も覚えていないのか。
You did consult the teacher, yet you do not remember anything?
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計画を見直したくせに、何も覚えていないのか。
You did review the plan, yet you do not remember anything?
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会場を下見したくせに、何も覚えていないのか。
You did inspect the venue beforehand, yet you do not remember anything?
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十分に練習したくせに、何も覚えていないのか。
You did practice thoroughly, yet you do not remember anything?
How related patterns differ 比較
くせに often reproaches; ものの and とはいえ qualify an admitted fact. にもかかわらず contradicts expectations; といえども and とて are formal concessions. たところで often judges an action ineffective; からといって rejects an automatic inference.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～くせに | Even though; despite | 資料を確認したくせに、何も覚えていないのか。 You did check the documents, yet you do not remember anything? |
| ～ものの | Although; even though | 資料を確認したものの、まだ自信がない。 Although I did check the documents, I am still not confident. |
| ～からといって | Just because | 資料を確認したからといって、必ず成功するわけではない。 Just because you did check the documents does not mean you will necessarily succeed. |
| ～にもかかわらず | Despite; although | けがにもかかわらず、計画は予定どおり進んだ。 Despite an injury, the plan went ahead on schedule. |
| ～たところで | Even if one did; would not help | 今から資料を確認したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。 Even if I were to check the documents now, I would not meet the deadline. |
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