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くせ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くせ

クセ
Freq #6293
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun

long segment of a noh play forming its musical highlight

2

Noun, used as a prefix

wrong; improper; indecent

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 810
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

bend
music
melody
composition
pleasure
injustice
fault
curve
crooked
perverse
lean

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.がる
ま.げる
くま
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
まがた
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