N125/187
塗れ
Noun + まみれ泥まみれ / 血まみれ / 汗まみれ / 借金まみれ (covered in; smeared with)
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.