クセ
ク
セ
Meanings
1
long musical segment in Noh
usually written using kana alone
A specific term in Noh theater: a long, musically highlighted segment that forms the climax of a play.
The kuse in Noh is a highlight where the instrumental ensemble and chanting come together.
2
Used as a prefix in compounds like 曲者 (くせもの, 'suspicious person') to indicate something amiss or not right. Not used as a standalone adjective.
See also: 曲者
The 曲 in 曲者 expresses the meaning of 'wrong' or 'suspicious'.