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[くせ()]
kuse
noun

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[へき()]
heki

English Meaning(s) for 癖

noun
  1. habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency
  2. peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; mannerism
  3. crease; wrinkle; curl; kink

Definition and Synonyms for 癖

Habit an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation
Synonyms: , 習わし, 習わす, 習慣
Mannerism a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Synonyms: 一癖, 性癖,
Habit may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
Synonyms: , 習わし, 習わす, 習慣

Meanings for each kanji in 癖

» mannerism; habit; vice; trait; fault; kink

Categories 癖 is a member of

Custom accepted or habitual practice
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Peculiarity a distinguishing trait
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Sample Sentences for 癖

Despite having lazed around without having touched my work I'm frightened at heart that "Ooh-er, this time I might really not get done in time!?"
He has the habit of standing up when he is angry.
He seems to have a habit of getting on his coworker's back when he makes a mistake.
You were always a perfect 'superhuman' to an infuriating extent, and so that 'habit' was actually one of your cute, or rather charming, attributes.
Even though he's a policeman, he's afraid of thieves.

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