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[あらさが(捜)·し]
arasagashi
noun, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[あら(粗)·さが(探)·し]
arasagashi
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[あらさが(探)·し]
arasagashi
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[あら(粗)·さが(捜)·し]
arasagashi
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[アラさが(探)·し]
arasagashi
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Root Words:

[あら + さが(捜)·し]
ara + sagashi

English Meaning(s) for あら捜し

noun, suru verb
  1. finding fault (with); being picky
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Definition and Synonyms for あら捜し

Faultfinding persistent petty and unjustified criticism
Synonyms: 揚げ足, 揚げ足取り, 粗探し

Meanings for each kanji in あら捜し

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Categories あら捜し is a member of

Criticism disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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Stroke Order Diagrams for あら捜し

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Sample Sentences for あら捜し

You are always finding fault with me.
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Don't try to find fault with others.
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He is second to none when it comes to finding fault with others.
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Let's stop finding fault with each other.
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He is always ready to find fault with other people.
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