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塗れ

Vる -> Vれ (imperative form)Imperative mood for godan verbs ending with る (rough/commanding)

Meanings

  • to be stained/covered with
  • to be smeared with
  • to be dirty with
  • to be soaked in
  • to be painted/laid on (by someone)

About this pattern

Explanation

塗れ is the informal, masculine/rough imperative form of 塗る (to paint, smear, or coat). It is used to give direct commands or instructions, often seen in manuals, signs, or contexts where a blunt command is appropriate. It can sound harsh or abrupt if used with someone you’re not on informal terms with, so it’s typically restricted to casual speech, youth slang, or formal instruction when softened by context (e.g., using 〜ください in polite forms). Some nuances include urgency, instruction, or a demand that something should be applied or coated immediately.

Learn in context

Example sentences

壁を塗れ。

Paint the wall.

傷口に薬液を塗れ。

Apply the solution to the wound.

このクリームを顔全体に塗れ。

Spread this cream over your whole face.

機械の部品には油を塗れ。

Oil the machine parts.