Translation and Meaning of: 吝嗇 - kechi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 吝嗇 (kechi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kechi
Kana: けち
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: spot; miser; compassion; Skinflint; Tightwad; Niggard; pinching pennies
Meaning in English: stinginess;miser;miserliness;skinflint;tightwad;niggard;pinching pennies
Definition: Being stingy with money or generous with things.
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Explanation and Etymology - (吝嗇) kechi
吝嗇 (りんしょく, rinshoku) is a Japanese word that means stinginess, meanness, or frugality. The word is composed of two kanji characters: 吝 (rin) which means selfishness or stinginess, and 嗇 (shoku) which means frugality or economy. The origin of the word dates back to ancient Chinese, where 吝嗇 was used to describe people who were excessively greedy and mean. The word was later adopted into the Japanese language and is frequently used to describe people who are excessively frugal or stingy.How to Write in Japanese - (吝嗇) kechi
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Synonyms and Similar - (吝嗇) kechi
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吝嗇; けち; けちんぼ; けちくさい; しぶとい; しぶとく; しぶとさ; しぶとめ; しぶとみ; しぶとむ; せこい; せこがれ; せこさく; せこせこ; せこみ; せこむ; せこり; せころ; せころがす; せころがし; せころがる; せころぐ; せころげ; せころげる; せころばす; せころばし; せころばる; せころぶ; せころべ; せころべる; せころぼす; せ
Words containing: 吝嗇
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Words with the same pronunciation: けち kechi
Example Sentences - (吝嗇) kechi
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "spot; miser; compassion; Skinflint; Tightwad; Niggard; pinching pennies" é "(吝嗇) kechi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.