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Definition and meaning of - くせ in Japanese

くせ
kuse

N4

1.bad habit

Noun

これは多くの人のくせです。
This is bad habit of many people.
くせ
kuse

N4

1.a tendency or habit, often negative.

Noun

彼女の癖はいつも遅刻することです。
Her habit is always being late.
彼の癖はいつもうそをつくことです。
His tendency is always lying.
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2.a unique and distinctive personal characteristic.

Noun

彼女の癖は、いつも髪を触ることです。
Her quirk is always touching her hair.
彼の癖は、いつも靴を揃えることです。
His mannerism is always aligning his shoes.
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3.a small fold or twist in something.

Noun

彼女の髪には癖があって、まっすぐにならない。
Her hair has a curl in it and won't stay straight.
彼の癖はいつも笑顔で人を元気づけることだ。
His habit is always cheering people up with a smile.
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