1. to find fault (with), to cavil (at), to carp (about), to complain, to pick holes (in)

Ichidan verb expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.) word usually written using kana alone

2. to throw a wet blanket (on), to throw cold water (on), to jinx, to cast a bad omen (on)

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.) Ichidan verb word usually written using kana alone