Jiten beta

けちをつける
Rank #119,672

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb, usually written using kana
    1. to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to complain; to pick holes (in)
  • 2. to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx; to cast a bad omen (on)

Readings

けちをつける
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ケチをつける
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けちを付ける
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