Meaning of 癖 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
癖JLPT 3
-
Kana Readingくせ, へき
-
Romajikuse, heki
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice)
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; mannerism
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- crease; wrinkle; curl; kink
-
Example Sentences
癖, くせ, へき used in context
-
先輩は、嫌味なくらいの完璧超人でしたからね。だから逆にその「癖」は先輩の可愛げ・・・というか、チャームポイントでしたよ。
You were always a perfect 'super human' to an infuriating extent. And so that 'habit' actually was one of your cute ... or rather charm points.
-
A style marked by mannerisms.
-
She has a habit of coughing before she speaks.
-
She is in the habit of fidgeting in the presence of others.
-
She tried to break her child of the habit of lying.
-
She is given to drinking rather heavily.
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal