JLPT N1

mud; mire

Item 497 of 642 | 8 strokes | Radical: 氵 (water)

Readings

On'yomiデイ
Kun'yomiどろ

Mnemonic

WATER mixed with earth becomes MUD.

Example Words

泥棒 (どろぼう) thief
泥沼 (どろぬま) quagmire
泥酔 (でいすい) dead drunk