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〜くせに
〜くせに — Even though / and yet (with criticism). Shows strong contradiction and often implies blame, criticism, or contempt toward the subject.
N2grammar
Read →〜ものの
〜ものの — Although / but. Admits the first clause is true, but the second clause shows a limitation or unexpected result. Slightly concessive tone.
N2grammar
Read →〜にもかかわらず
〜にもかかわらず — Despite / in spite of. Expresses that the second clause is unexpected given the first clause. Formal tone.
N2grammar
Read →無視
無視 — ignoring, disregard
N2vocab
Read →矛盾
矛盾 — contradiction
N2vocab
Read →主張
主張 — claim, assertion
N2vocab
Read →経験
経験 — experience
N2vocab
Read →批判
批判 — criticism
N2vocab
Read →結果
結果 — result
N2vocab
Read →努力
努力 — effort
N2vocab
Read →くせに
くせに — even though, despite (with negative nuance)
N2vocab
Read →ものの
ものの — although, but
N2vocab
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