Japanese

くせ
Meaning: habit; quirk; eccentricity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

癖

Example sentences

He has a habit of touching his chin when he speaks.
彼は考え込む時、よく顎をなでる癖がある。
He has a habit of stroking his chin when he is lost in thought.
彼はイライラすると、よく舌打ちをする癖がある。
He has a habit of clicking his tongue often when he gets frustrated.
彼は考え事をするとき、眉間にしわを寄せる癖がある。
He has a habit of wrinkling his brow when he thinks.
彼は話を盛る癖がある。
He has a habit of exaggerating stories.
彼は緊張すると早口になる癖がある。
He has a habit of talking fast when he gets nervous.
彼は考え事をするとき、いつもネクタイを弄る癖がある。
He has a habit of always fiddling with his tie when he's thinking.
彼は話を誇張する癖がある。
He has a habit of exaggerating stories.
リズムに合わせて指を鳴らすのが彼の癖だ。
It is his habit to snap his fingers to the rhythm.
彼は不機嫌になると、周囲の人に対して毒づく癖がある。
He has a habit of swearing at people around him when he gets in a bad mood.

Usage Notes

Typically refers to an unconscious action or a specific quirk of a person.

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