“Finding fault” in Japanese
Short answer
Finding fault in Japanese is “粗探し” (arasagashi). Full meaning: finding fault (with), being picky.
Other ways to say “Finding fault” in Japanese
いちゃもん
ichamon complaint, quibble, niggle, finding fault, false accusation
論い
agetsurai arguing, discussion, criticizing, finding fault, splitting hairs
イチャモン
ichamon complaint, quibble, niggle, finding fault, false accusation
いちゃモン
ichamon complaint, quibble, niggle, finding fault, false accusation
ダメ出し
damedashi criticizing, lambasting, pointing out faults, finding fault; calling for a retake, ordering (someone) to redo something
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