ケチ | Japanese meaning

ケチ

Frequency rank: 19,469. – 19,551.

Alsoけち

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

stinginess; miserliness; penny-pinching; miser; pinchpenny; skinflint; cheapskate; tightwad; niggardalso written 吝嗇

This meaning refers to someone who is unwilling to spend money or share resources, often to the extent that it is considered excessive or unreasonable.

He is so stingy that when dining out with friends, he orders only the cheap dishes for himself.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

shabby; cheap; mangy; poor; paltry

This meaning describes something that is of low quality, inferior, or poorly made, often suggesting neglect or lack of care.

The clothes from that store are so shabby that they came apart quickly.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

petty; narrow-minded; mean-spirited; small-minded

This meaning refers to a person who is overly concerned with trivial matters and lacks generosity or openness in their views and behavior.

She has a very petty mindset and does not rejoice in the success of others.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

bad luck; ill omen; misfortune; jinx

This meaning describes an event or situation that brings about misfortune or is seen as a sign of bad luck.

He always seems to be afflicted with bad luck.

Example sentences11 results

"My wonderful wife is so stingy that ..." "You boasting? Or complaining?"

Tatoeba

She is very frugal, not to say stingy.

Tatoeba

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ケチ

Frequency rank: 19,469. – 19,551.

Alsoけち

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

stinginess; miserliness; penny-pinching; miser; pinchpenny; skinflint; cheapskate; tightwad; niggardalso written 吝嗇

This meaning refers to someone who is unwilling to spend money or share resources, often to the extent that it is considered excessive or unreasonable.

He is so stingy that when dining out with friends, he orders only the cheap dishes for himself.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

shabby; cheap; mangy; poor; paltry

This meaning describes something that is of low quality, inferior, or poorly made, often suggesting neglect or lack of care.

The clothes from that store are so shabby that they came apart quickly.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

petty; narrow-minded; mean-spirited; small-minded

This meaning refers to a person who is overly concerned with trivial matters and lacks generosity or openness in their views and behavior.

She has a very petty mindset and does not rejoice in the success of others.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

bad luck; ill omen; misfortune; jinx

This meaning describes an event or situation that brings about misfortune or is seen as a sign of bad luck.

He always seems to be afflicted with bad luck.

Example sentences11 results

"My wonderful wife is so stingy that ..." "You boasting? Or complaining?"

Tatoeba

She is very frugal, not to say stingy.

Tatoeba