JLPT N3 Intermediate
癖
A personal habit, quirk, or physical kink.
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クセ Katakana, often used for emphasis
1 Noun
A Habit or Quirk
Describes an ingrained personal mannerism or tendency that is often performed unconsciously or is difficult to correct.
Example
彼 は 話す 時 、 髪 を 触る 癖 が ある 。
He has a habit of touching his hair when he talks.
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2 Noun
A Kink or Unruliness
Indicates a physical warp, curl, or permanent crease that prevents an object from being straight or smooth.
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