Translation and Meaning of: 泥 - doro
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 泥 (doro) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: doro
Kana: どろ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: mud
Meaning in English: mud
Definition: A state where soil and water mix.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (泥) doro
The Japanese word 「泥」 (doro) refers to "mud" or "clay". This word is commonly used to describe the moist and loose soil that forms in areas where water mixes with dirt. It is a substance that, due to its consistency, can be both a compact mass and slippery, often found in natural environments or areas with a strong presence of water, such as riverbanks and fields after rain.
Etymologically, the word 「泥」 is composed of the kanji 「泥」, which has the radical "水" (water in kanji) on the left, highlighting the direct and inseparable relationship with water, essential for the formation of mud. The rest of the kanji complements the idea of a substance made of earth mixed with water. In the Japanese language, words are often formed based on the combination of radicals or characters that express simpler or fundamental meanings, as is the case with this kanji that depicts the interaction between earth and water.
The origin of the expression 「泥」 is rooted in the everyday interactions of the Japanese with nature. Historically, mud has held significance in Japanese culture for various reasons, including its relationship with agriculture, especially in rice cultivation, which relies on flooded fields known as 「棚田」 (tanada), where mud plays a crucial role in retaining water and nutrients. Additionally, mud is present in the cultural and traditional domain, often symbolizing transformation and renewal, aligning with the philosophy of harmony with nature that is deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
In more modern contexts, the word "doro" also finds a place in slang and idiomatic expressions. For example, it is used metaphorically to describe people or situations that are morally "dirty" or "stained," illustrating the versatility and richness of the Japanese language in using concrete terms to describe abstractions and emotions. This linguistic connection with natural elements reflects the ongoing appreciation and observation of nature in everyday life and the Japanese language.
How to Write in Japanese - (泥) doro
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (泥) doro:
Synonyms and similar words
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "A state where soil and water mix." in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "mud" é "(泥) doro".
Below is a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or are a variation of the word. "(泥) doro":
- 泥土 (Doro) - Soil or earth, especially when moist.
- ぬかるみ (Nukarumi) - Mud or sludge, an area where the ground is wet and sticky.
- どろ (Doro) - Mud or clay, generally referring to a viscous and wet substance.
- どろんこ (Doronkō) - Muddy or sludgy substance, often referring to something covered in mud.
- ぬめり (Numeri) - Viscosity or sticky sensation, similar to what is found in substances like slime.
- どろだらけ (Dorodarake) - Completely covered in mud, suggests an excessive amount of clay.
- どろどろ (Dorodoro) - Referring to something extremely viscous or in a muddy state.
- どろりとした (Dorori to shita) - Describes a thick and muddy consistency.
- どろりとした水 (Dorori to shita mizu) - Water with a viscous consistency, not completely liquid.
- どろりとした液体 (Dorori to shita ekitai) - Liquid with thickness, similar to a mix of water and mud.
- どろりと流れる (Dorori to nagareru) - Flow in a viscous manner, like a thick liquid.
- どろりとした物質 (Dorori to shita busshitsu) - A material that has a thick and sticky texture.
- どろりとした感触 (Dorori to shita kanshoku) - Feeling of something thick and sticky to the touch.
- どろりとした足跡 (Dorori to shita ashiato) - Marks left that reveal a muddy consistency.
Words related to: 泥
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: どろぼう
Romaji: dorobou
Meaning:
burglar; burglar; criminal; theft
Kana: ぬすみ
Romaji: nusumi
Meaning:
stealing
Kana: とうなん
Romaji: tounan
Meaning:
theft; assault
Kana: ごうとう
Romaji: goutou
Meaning:
theft; burglary
Kana: けがれ
Romaji: kegare
Meaning:
impurity; dishonor
Words with the same pronunciation: どろ doro
Example Sentences - (泥) doro
Below are some example sentences:
彼は泥棒を捕まえた。
Kare wa dorobō o tsukamaeta
He captured the thief.
He caught a thief.
- 彼 (kare) - he
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 泥棒 (dorobou) - burglar
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 捕まえた (tsukamaeta) - captured
彼は泥棒を捕った。
Kare wa dorobou o toratta
He captured the thief.
He caught a thief.
- 彼 - Japanese pronoun meaning "he"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 泥棒 - Japanese noun meaning "thief"
- を - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 捕まった - Japanese verb meaning "captured"
泥棒は悪いことです。
Dorobou wa warui koto desu
Stealing is a bad thing.
A thief is bad.
- 泥棒 - means "thief" in Japanese.
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "thief".
- 悪い - adjective meaning "bad".
- こと - noun meaning "thing" or "fact".
- です - verb "to be" in polite form.
泥だらけの靴を洗いました。
Dei darake no kutsu wo araimashita
I washed my muddy shoes.
Crazy muddy shoes.
- 泥 - mud
- だらけ - full of
- の - possession particle
- 靴 - shoes
- を - direct object particle
- 洗いました - washed
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