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Yomi
いちゃもん
Rōmaji
ichamon
Type
slang
Meaning
an unreasonable complaint; nitpicking
Additional Info
Often used as イチャモンをつける, meaning to make an unreasonable or petty complaint. ケチをつける is a similar expression; it can suggest finding fault even with something most people would consider satisfactory.
Example
すぐイチャモンをつけてくる人とは距離を置こう。
Let’s keep our distance from people who are always finding fault.