泥
mud · mire · adhere to · be attached to
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
water + 尼
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and nun. Nun of water.
Symbolism
Mud, quagmire, clay. Represents mud.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
雲泥万里
うんでいばんり
being poles apart; (there being) all the difference in the world; being poles apart
雪泥鴻爪
せつでいのこうそう
ephemeral nature of human deeds and events; evanescence of human affairs; leaving no trace; ephemeral nature of human deeds and events
Proverbs & Idioms
泥棒を捕らえて縄をなう
どろぼうをとらえてなわをなう
Making rope after catching the thief
Closing the barn door after the horse has bolted
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 泥 mean in Japanese?
泥 means mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to.
How do you read 泥?
On'yomi: デイ、ナイ、デ、ニ (DEI, NAI, DE, NI). Kun'yomi: どろ、なず.む (doro, nazumu).
How many strokes does 泥 have?
泥 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 泥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 泥 (mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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