[いとみち, itomichi](n) (1) groove in a Shamisen player's fingernail caused by the friction of the string of the instrument; (2) someone's ability to play the shamisen[Add to Longdo]
[つめにひをともす, tsumenihiwotomosu](exp, v5s) to lead a stingy life; to scrimp and save; to pinch pennies; to light one's fingernail (instead of a candle)[Add to Longdo]