ケチを ける
kechio tsukeru

Ichidan Verb
Expression

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

Usually Written in Kana
下手 へた職人 しょくにん道具 どうぐにけちをつける。
hetana shokuninwa dōguni kechio tsukeru.
A bad workman blames his tools.
Ichidan Verb
Expression

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

Usually Written in Kana
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