Jisho

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つめひ 爪に火をともす
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' ending
1. to lead a stingy life; to scrimp and save; to pinch pennies; to light one's (finger)nails (instead of a candle)​Idiomatic expression
Other forms
爪に火を灯す 【つめにひをともす】、つめに火をともす 【つめにひをともす】、爪に火を点す 【つめにひをともす】

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