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泥

泥 — mud, mire, adhere to

Learn the correct stroke order for 泥 (mud), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)デイdei、ナイnai、デde、ニni
Kun'yomi (訓読み)どろdoro、なず.むnazumu
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#1589
Meaningsmud, mire, adhere to, be attached to

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

泥沼どろぬまbog; marsh; swampnoun
泥酔でいすいbeing dead drunk; drunken stupornoun
泥炭でいたんpeatnoun
泥棒どろぼうthief; burglar; robbernoun
泥どろmud; (wet) dirtnoun
雲泥の差うんでいのさwide difference; a world of differenceexpression

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 泥 (mud) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 泥 is #1589, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

泥沼どろぬま — bog; marsh; swamp
泥酔でいすい — being dead drunk; drunken stupor
泥炭でいたん — peat

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 泥 have?

The kanji 泥 (mud) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 泥?

泥 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 泥 mean?

泥 means: mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to. On'yomi readings: デイ, ナイ, デ, ニ. Kun'yomi readings: どろ, なず.む.

What JLPT level is 泥?

泥 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.