けちをつける – Vocabulary details

けちをつける

Expression

Verb (1-dan)

Usually written in kana

1. to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to complain; to pick holes (in)

2. to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx; to cast a bad omen (on)

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

下へ手たな職しょく人にんは道どう具ぐにけちをつける。

A bad workman blames his tools.

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