Word details

泥をかぶる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 泥をかぶる.

Dictionary

Entry

泥をかぶる泥を被るどろをかぶるExpressionGodan verbFreq #64388
1

Idiomatic expression

to take the blame; to cover oneself in mud

Examples
泥をかぶってでもやろうという気持ちはありませんね。
I have no intention of getting wet.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to

8 strokesFrequency 1,589JLPT N2Grade 8

On

デイナイ

Kun

どろなず.む

Nanori

ひじ

incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving

10 strokesFrequency 431JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

こうむ.るおお.うかぶ.るかぶ.せる

Nanori

ぎぬ

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