JLPT N1
～くせして
even though; despite (with contempt or criticism)
Structure / Usage
Verb (plain) / い-Adj / な-Adj + な / Noun + の + くせして
Example Sentences
何も知らないくせして、偉そうなことを言うな。
Don't talk big when you don't know anything.
自分だってできないくせして、人のことを批判するな。
Don't criticize others when you can't do it yourself either.
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