Word details
ケチをつける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ケチをつける.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to complain; to pick holes (in)
Examples
下手な職人は道具にけちをつける。
A bad workman blames his tools.
2
to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx; to cast a bad omen (on)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
付
adhere, attach, refer to, append
5 strokesFrequency 322JLPT N2Grade 4
On
フ
Kun
つ.ける-つ.ける-づ.けるつ.けつ.け--つ.け-づ.け-づけつ.く-づ.くつ.き-つ.き-つき-づ.き-づき
Nanori
つけ
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