泥
mud · mire · adhere to · be attached to
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and nun. Nun of water.
Symbolism
Mud, quagmire, clay. Represents mud.
Component Breakdown
water + 尼
Words & Expressions
Words written with 泥
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
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
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
“adhere to”
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?
泥 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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