1565070 jmdict A [id=2320842]
ケチを付ける；けちを付ける[sK]
ケチをつける；けちをつける[sk]
[1][exp,v1][uk]
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to complain; to pick holes (in)
[2][exp,v1][uk]
to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx; to cast a bad omen (on)
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