English–Japanese
“mud” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidoro
Example
雨のあと、道に泥が残っています。ame no a to michi ni doro ga noko tte i ma su
There is mud left on the road after the rain.
How to say “mud” in Japanese
“Mud” in Japanese is 泥 (doro).
Refers to loose earth that becomes soft and sticky when mixed with water.
Example sentences with 泥
靴に泥が付いたので、玄関で落とします。kutsu ni doro ga tsu i ta no de gen kan de o to shi ma su
Because my shoes got mud on them, I will wipe it off in the entryway.
Tips for using 泥
- English usually contrasts mud with dirt because mud is wet and sticky, while dirt often means loose soil or something that makes a surface unclean.