Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of けち in Japanese

けち
JLPT 3
Romaji
kechi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
    Meaning
    stinginess; miserliness; penny-pinching; cheesparing; miser; pinchpenny; skinflint; cheapskate; tightwad; niggard
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    shabby; cheap; mangy; poor
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    petty; narrow-minded; quibbling; mean-spirited
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    bad luck; ill omen; glitch