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.
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He is so stingy that when dining out with friends, he orders only the cheap dishes for himself.
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That miserly person is known for not giving gifts.
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.
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The clothes from that store are so shabby that they came apart quickly.
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The cheap furniture makes the whole room look shabby.
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.
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She has a very petty mindset and does not rejoice in the success of others.
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With a mean-spirited attitude, I overlooked my colleague's idea.
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.
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He always seems to be afflicted with bad luck.
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Everyone felt that moment was an ill omen.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to nitpickstingy personto be stingyto be cursed with bad luckstingy; cheapto be critical in a petty waystingy thinkingto attract bad luckto be miserlyfrugal living
Example sentences
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1. きごう「さあさーきごう」きごう「きごう？きごう？きごう」
"My wonderful wife is so stingy that ..." "You boasting? Or complaining?"