expression, godan verb (-tsu)
complain about one's misfortune; bemoan one's hard lot
A somewhat literary expression for lamenting one's own bad luck or unfavorable circumstances. Often implies a resigned, self-pitying tone.
彼はいつも不運をかこっている。
He is always complaining about his bad luck.
不遇をかこつばかりでは何も変わらない。
Just bemoaning your misfortune won't change anything.