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Noun meaning a habitual behavior or peculiarity. Often used with particles like 『が』 (ga) or 『を』 (wo) to describe someone's habits, e.g., 『癖がある』 (kuse ga aru, 'to have a habit').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are chatting during a coffee break at the office. Ken notices User tapping their pen and brings up the topic of habits.
癖
くせ
a habit (often a bad habit), peculiarity
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine someone with a 'peculiar' habit of tapping their foot. The sound 'kuse' (癖) reminds you of 'curious' — a curious habit! 'Curious habit' → 癖 (kuse, 'habit / Peculiarity').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『癖』 (kuse) often refers to personal habits or quirks, sometimes viewed as endearing traits. It's common to hear phrases like 『癖がある』 (kuse ga aru, 'to have a habit') in daily conversations.
Forms
Base: 癖Noun meaning a habitual behavior or peculiarity. Often used with particles like 『が』 (ga) or 『を』 (wo) to describe someone's habits, e.g., 『癖がある』 (kuse ga aru, 'to have a habit').