泥
Kanji · N2
泥 / mud
Kanji for mud, mire, or adhere to.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | デイ、ナイ、デ、ニ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | どろ、なず.む | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
泥 carries the meaning mud, mire, or adhere to.
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Common compounds with 泥
泥沼どろぬまbog / marsh / swamp
泥酔でいすいbeing dead drunk / drunken stupor
泥棒どろぼうthief / burglar / robber
泥どろmud / dirt
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