Frequency rank: 32,811. – 33,123.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb
  1. to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to complain; to pick holes (in)word usually written using kana alone
  2. to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx; to cast a bad omen (on)word usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • Frequency rank: 32,811. – 33,123.
  • ケチをつけるFrequency rank: 40,465. – 41,055.
  • けちをつける
  • けちをつける