つめをとも
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, す)
Idiomatic
1. to lead a stingy life; to scrimp and save; to pinch pennies; (lit.) to light one's (finger)nails (instead of a candle)
Kanji used
claw
fire
Composed of
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
fire; flame; blaze
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)