“To complain about trifles” in Japanese
Short answer
To complain about trifles in Japanese is “重箱の隅をつつく” (juubakonosumiwotsutsuku). Full meaning: to nitpick, to complain about trifles.
Other ways to say “To complain about trifles” in Japanese
重箱の隅をほじくる
juubakonosumiwohojikuru to nitpick, to complain about trifles
重箱の隅をようじでほじくる
juubakonosumiwoyoujidehojikuru to nitpick, to complain about trifles
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