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塗る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 塗る

Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #2834
1

to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer; to varnish; to put up (wallpaper)

Examples
ジョンがドアにペンキを塗っていた
John has been painting the door.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1414
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

paint
plaster
daub
smear
coating

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬ.る
ぬ.り
まみ.れる
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