No. 3,722 in Japanese
くせ
A habit, tendency, or peculiarity (often with a negative connotation).
In a sentence
彼は悪いくせがついている。
He has a bad habit.
Here, 'くせ' refers to a 'habit,' often undesirable, acquired over time.
彼女は話すとき癖で髪を触る。
She touches her hair when she speaks, as a habit.
In this sentence, '癖' ('くせ') denotes an unconscious habitual action, affecting individual behavior.
いいくせを身につけることが重要です。
It's important to develop good habits.
Here, 'くせ' refers to 'habits' or 'tendencies,' emphasizing personality development or behavioral patterns.
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