目くじら立てる めくじらたてる Meanings Expression, Ichidan verb to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows See also: 目くじらを立てる (めくじらをたてる). Kanji 目 eye. Read as め. 立 stand. Read as たてる. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists